CVE-2015-3174: XSS
First published: Mon Jun 01 2015(Updated: )
mod/quiz/db/access.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 does not set the RISK_XSS bit for graders, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted gradebook feedback during manual quiz grading.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle Moodle | <=2.5.9 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.1 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.2 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.3 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.4 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.5 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.6 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.7 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.5.8 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.1 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.2 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.3 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.4 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.5 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.6 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.7 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.8 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.9 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.6.10 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.1 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.2 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.3 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.4 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.5 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.6 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.7.7 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.8.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.8.1 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.8.2 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.8.3 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.8.4 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =2.8.5 | |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.8.0<2.8.6 | 2.8.6 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.7.0<2.7.8 | 2.7.8 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <2.6.11 | 2.6.11 |
| <=2.5.9 | ||
| =2.5.0 | ||
| =2.5.1 | ||
| =2.5.2 | ||
| =2.5.3 | ||
| =2.5.4 | ||
| =2.5.5 | ||
| =2.5.6 | ||
| =2.5.7 | ||
| =2.5.8 | ||
| =2.6.0 | ||
| =2.6.1 | ||
| =2.6.2 | ||
| =2.6.3 | ||
| =2.6.4 | ||
| =2.6.5 | ||
| =2.6.6 | ||
| =2.6.7 | ||
| =2.6.8 | ||
| =2.6.9 | ||
| =2.6.10 | ||
| =2.7.0 | ||
| =2.7.1 | ||
| =2.7.2 | ||
| =2.7.3 | ||
| =2.7.4 | ||
| =2.7.5 | ||
| =2.7.6 | ||
| =2.7.7 | ||
| =2.8.0 | ||
| =2.8.1 | ||
| =2.8.2 | ||
| =2.8.3 | ||
| =2.8.4 | ||
| =2.8.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-49941
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/18/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74719
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313681
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3174
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/10c2b92448873a8479942098a090e7c16b44438d
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/1ce4f44df7e793051211841b6a78ac77bd42fc99
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/39ae18a2f90fcf392a711dd41f9aa7627f72a762
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/e51fdfe0cbab19320f139773d83aacb1ad15eb46
- https://web.archive.org/web/20201030042703/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74719https://web.archive.org/web/20200228054910/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74719
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6r7x-6q98-qcqp (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3174?
The severity of CVE-2015-3174 is classified as medium due to potential cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3174?
To fix CVE-2015-3174, update Moodle to version 2.8.6, 2.7.8, or 2.6.11 or higher.
What impact does CVE-2015-3174 have on users?
CVE-2015-3174 allows remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability through crafted feedback in quiz grading, potentially leading to XSS attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3174?
CVE-2015-3174 affects Moodle versions prior to 2.5.10, 2.6.11, 2.7.8, and 2.8.6.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-3174?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2015-3174; updating to a patched version is the recommended solution.
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