CVE-2014-3543: XEE
mod/imscp/locallib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a package with a manifest file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue affecting IMSCP resources and the IMSCC format.
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mod/imscp/locallib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a package with a manifest file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue affecting IMSCP resources and the IMSCC format.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3543?
CVE-2014-3543 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3543?
You can fix CVE-2014-3543 by upgrading to Moodle version 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, or 2.7.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-3543?
CVE-2014-3543 affects Moodle versions from 2.3.0 through 2.7.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3543?
CVE-2014-3543 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.
What attack vector is associated with CVE-2014-3543?
CVE-2014-3543 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a package with a manifest file that contains an XML external entity declaration.