Moodle '/message/lib.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:63898
Info
Moodle '/message/lib.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 63898 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2013-4523 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Nov 25 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Nov 25 2013 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Panagiotis Petasis |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Moodle '/message/lib.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Moodle is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Moodle is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Exploit / POC
Moodle '/message/lib.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
Solution / Fix
Moodle '/message/lib.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.