CVE-2012-2362: XSS
First published: Sat Jul 21 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in blog/lib.php in the blog implementation in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.18, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted parameter to blog/index.php.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | =1.9.1 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.2 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.3 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.4 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.5 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.6 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.7 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.8 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.9 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.10 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.11 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.12 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.13 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.14 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.15 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.16 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2362?
The severity of CVE-2012-2362 is considered medium, as it allows for cross-site scripting which can be exploited to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users' browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2362?
To fix CVE-2012-2362, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 1.9.18 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-2362?
CVE-2012-2362 affects all Moodle versions from 1.9.1 to 1.9.17.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2362?
CVE-2012-2362 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted parameters.
Can CVE-2012-2362 be exploited on browsers other than Internet Explorer?
CVE-2012-2362 specifically affects the Moodle blog implementation in Internet Explorer; other browsers are not impacted by this vulnerability.
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