CVE-2014-3547: XSS
First published: Tue Jul 29 2014(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in badges/renderer.php in Moodle 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an external badge.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.7.0<2.7.1 | 2.7.1 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.6.0<2.6.4 | 2.6.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.5.0<2.5.7 | 2.5.7 |
| 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 | =2.5.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-46042
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68758
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=264269
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3547
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/0174a0a57f6d84e240dd0bc0df0ffa63c3cc5a88
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/200a2b7fad3f7ef92b3171a07d68df6958d842b7
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/9eef6b5237520f0cb9874564e577c64e3a831987
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/ea76b652fc4f3600403a61e54f198cc8570a4234
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hwjv-mc78-cccj (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3547?
CVE-2014-3547 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3547?
To fix CVE-2014-3547, upgrade Moodle to version 2.5.7, 2.6.4, or 2.7.1 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-3547?
The potential impacts of CVE-2014-3547 include unauthorized execution of scripts and the possibility of data theft or account compromise.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2014-3547?
CVE-2014-3547 affects Moodle versions 2.5.0 to 2.5.6, 2.6.0 to 2.6.3, and 2.7.0.
Is CVE-2014-3547 an easily exploitable vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2014-3547 can be easily exploited by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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