CVE-2017-2578: XSS

Published Jan 20, 2017
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Updated

In Moodle 3.x, there is Cross-site Scripting in the assignment submission page.

Other sources

In Moodle 3.x, there is XSS in the assignment submission page.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.2<3.2.1
3.2.1
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.1<3.1.4
3.1.4
Moodle moodle=3.1.0
Moodle moodle=3.1.0-beta
Moodle moodle=3.1.0-rc1
Moodle moodle=3.1.0-rc2
Moodle moodle=3.1.1
Moodle moodle=3.1.2
Moodle moodle=3.1.3
Moodle moodle=3.2.0
Moodle moodle=3.2.0-beta
Moodle moodle=3.2.0-rc1
Moodle moodle=3.2.0-rc2
Moodle moodle=3.2.0-rc3
Moodle moodle=3.2.0-rc4
Moodle moodle=3.2.0-rc5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.4

Event History

Jan 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2578?

CVE-2017-2578 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

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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