CVE-2019-3808: XSS
First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Moodle versions 3.6 to 3.6.1, 3.5 to 3.5.3, 3.4 to 3.4.6, 3.1 to 3.1.15 and earlier unsupported versions. The 'manage groups' capability did not have the 'XSS risk' flag assigned to it, but does have that access in certain places. Note that the capability is intended for use by trusted users, and is only assigned to teachers and managers by default.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | <=3.1.15 | 3.1.16 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.2.0<=3.4.6 | 3.4.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.5.0<=3.5.3 | 3.5.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.6.0<=3.6.1 | 3.6.2 |
| Moodle | >=3.1.0<=3.1.15 | |
| Moodle | >=3.4.0<=3.4.6 | |
| Moodle | >=3.5.0<=3.5.3 | |
| Moodle | =3.6.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3808?
CVE-2019-3808 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2019-3808?
To fix CVE-2019-3808, upgrade to Moodle version 3.1.16, 3.4.7, 3.5.4, or 3.6.2, depending on your current version.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2019-3808?
Affected versions of Moodle include 3.1 to 3.1.15, 3.4 to 3.4.6, 3.5 to 3.5.3, and 3.6 to 3.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-3808?
CVE-2019-3808 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows malicious users to exploit the 'manage groups' capability.
Is there a risk of data exposure with CVE-2019-3808?
Yes, CVE-2019-3808 can potentially lead to data exposure or manipulation through unauthorized access to the 'manage groups' functionality.
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