CVE-2014-0218: XSS
First published: Tue May 27 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the URL downloader repository in repository/url/lib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.10, 2.5.x before 2.5.6, and 2.6.x before 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.6.0<2.6.3 | 2.6.3 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.5.0<2.5.6 | 2.5.6 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <2.4.10 | 2.4.10 |
| Moodle | <=2.3.11 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.10 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.10 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.11 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.10 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-45332
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/19/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67479
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=260366
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0218
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5c276a4c324b5137064496d6dd68e71476015fcd
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/729783c4ba971413198f30784b48e3f2107a8da6
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b8a6f7d19d623bcf992d8ecda94324100bc50e9d
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/c5e8a036c509197bb2927f47c0579992be479f35
- https://web.archive.org/web/20141224120458/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67479
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-ch68-5r37-p7c3 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0218?
CVE-2014-0218 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0218?
To fix CVE-2014-0218, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.6.3 or later, 2.5.6 or later, or 2.4.10 or later.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2014-0218?
CVE-2014-0218 affects Moodle versions through 2.3.11, and all versions before 2.4.10, 2.5.6, and 2.6.3.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-0218 enable?
CVE-2014-0218 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via unspecified methods.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0218?
Yes, patches are available by upgrading to the specified remedial versions of Moodle.
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