CVE-2021-43558: XSS

Published Nov 9, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in Moodle in versions 3.11 to 3.11.3, 3.10 to 3.10.7, 3.9 to 3.9.10 and earlier unsupported versions. A URL parameter in the filetype site administrator tool required extra sanitizing to prevent a reflected XSS risk.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/moodle<3.11.4
3.11.4
redhat/moodle 3.10.8 and moodle<3.9.11
3.9.11
Moodle moodle<=3.8.8
Moodle moodle>=3.9.0<3.9.11
Moodle moodle>=3.10.0<3.10.8
Moodle moodle>=3.11.0<3.11.4
Fedoraproject Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux=7.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Event History

Nov 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43558?

CVE-2021-43558 is a vulnerability in Moodle that allows for a reflected XSS risk.

2

What are the affected versions of Moodle?

Moodle versions 3.11 to 3.11.3, 3.10 to 3.10.7, and 3.9 to 3.9.10, as well as earlier unsupported versions, are affected by CVE-2021-43558.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-43558?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-43558 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability?

To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update Moodle to versions 3.11.4, 3.10.8, or 3.9.11, depending on the affected version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-43558?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-43558 in the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2021515) and [Moodle forum](https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=429097).

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