Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Moodle Contact Form
CVE-2017-12156

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Moodle
Status
Moodle 3.x
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2017

Summary

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Moodle 3.x within the contact form on the non-respondents page when handling non-anonymous feedback. This flaw could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user interactions and data. It highlights the need for improved security measures in web applications to protect user input.

Affected Version(s)

Moodle 3.x Moodle 3.x

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100867
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https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=358585
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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