#VU39346 Cross-site scripting in Moodle - CVE-2017-7298

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39346

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7298

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: moodle.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

In Moodle 3.2.2+, there is XSS in the Course summary filter of the "Add a new course" page, as demonstrated by a crafted attribute of an SVG element.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.2.2

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External links
https://www.daimacn.com/index.php/post/12.html
https://www.daimacn.com/post/12.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97182

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.