CVE-2019-14884: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 18 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in Moodle 3.7 before 3.7.3, 3.6 before 3.6.7 and 3.5 before 3.5.9, where a reflected XSS possible from some fatal error messages.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.5.0<3.5.9 | 3.5.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.6.0<3.6.7 | 3.6.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.7.0<3.7.3 | 3.7.3 |
| Moodle | >=3.5.0<3.5.9 | |
| Moodle | >=3.6.0<3.6.7 | |
| Moodle | >=3.7.0<=3.7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14884?
CVE-2019-14884 is classified as a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14884?
To remediate CVE-2019-14884, upgrade Moodle to versions 3.5.9, 3.6.7, or 3.7.3 or later.
What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2019-14884?
CVE-2019-14884 affects Moodle versions 3.5.0 to 3.5.8, 3.6.0 to 3.6.6, and 3.7.0 to 3.7.2.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2019-14884 facilitate?
CVE-2019-14884 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the Moodle application.
Is CVE-2019-14884 exploitable without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2019-14884 can be exploited without authentication, making it critical for public-facing Moodle instances.
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