CVE-2017-2578: XSS
First published: Fri Jan 20 2017(Updated: )
In Moodle 3.x, there is Cross-site Scripting in the assignment submission page.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.2<3.2.1 | 3.2.1 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.1<3.1.4 | 3.1.4 |
| Moodle | =3.1.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.0-beta | |
| Moodle | =3.1.0-rc1 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.0-rc2 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.1 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.2 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.3 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-beta | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc1 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc2 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc3 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc4 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2578?
CVE-2017-2578 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2578?
To fix CVE-2017-2578, upgrade Moodle to version 3.1.4 or later, or 3.2.1 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2578?
CVE-2017-2578 affects Moodle versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.0, and their corresponding beta and release candidate versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2578?
CVE-2017-2578 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-2578 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2578 can be exploited remotely by users who have access to the assignment submission page.
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