CVE-2012-3393: XSS

Published Jul 23, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in repository/lib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by renaming a repository.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Moodle moodle=2.1.0
Moodle moodle=2.1.1
Moodle moodle=2.1.2
Moodle moodle=2.1.3
Moodle moodle=2.1.4
Moodle moodle=2.1.5
Moodle moodle=2.1.6
Moodle moodle=2.2.0
Moodle moodle=2.2.1
Moodle moodle=2.2.2
Moodle moodle=2.2.3

Event History

Jul 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3393?

CVE-2012-3393 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3393?

To fix CVE-2012-3393, update Moodle to version 2.1.7, 2.2.4, or later.

3

What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-3393?

CVE-2012-3393 affects Moodle versions 2.1.0 through 2.1.6 and 2.2.0 through 2.2.3.

4

What types of attacks can be executed because of CVE-2012-3393?

CVE-2012-3393 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, leading to potential XSS attacks.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2012-3393?

Authenticated administrators using vulnerable versions of Moodle are at risk from CVE-2012-3393.

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