CVE-2011-4286: XSS

Published Jul 16, 2012
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the media-filter implementation in filter/mediaplugin/filter.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) Flash Video (aka FLV) files and (2) YouTube videos.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Moodle moodle=1.9.4
Moodle moodle=1.9.1
Moodle moodle=1.9.6
Moodle moodle=1.9.9
Moodle moodle=2.0.1
Moodle moodle=1.9.2
Moodle moodle=1.9.10
Moodle moodle=1.9.3
Moodle moodle=1.9.5
Moodle moodle=1.9.8
Moodle moodle=1.9.7
Moodle moodle=2.0.0
composer/moodle/moodle>=2.0.0<2.0.2
2.0.2
composer/moodle/moodle>=1.9.0<1.9.11
1.9.11

Event History

Jul 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:13 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·01:13 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4286?

CVE-2011-4286 has been classified as having a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4286?

To fix CVE-2011-4286, upgrade to Moodle versions 1.9.11 or 2.0.2 or later, which contain the necessary patches.

3

What types of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2011-4286?

CVE-2011-4286 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities affecting media-filter implementations in Moodle.

4

Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2011-4286?

CVE-2011-4286 affects Moodle versions 1.9.x prior to 1.9.11 and 2.0.x prior to 2.0.2.

5

Can CVE-2011-4286 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-4286 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, posing a significant security risk.

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