Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Moodle Learning Platform
CVE-2017-2645

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Moodle
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2017

Summary

In Moodle version 3.x, an XSS vulnerability arises from the way the platform handles attachments to evidence of prior learning. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary scripts, potentially compromising user sessions and allowing for unauthorized actions. Proper sanitization and validation of inputs are critical to mitigate such risks.

Affected Version(s)

Moodle 3.x Moodle 3.x

References

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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