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Moodle < 1.3.3 'help.php' 'file' Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 13843

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Synopsis

The remote web server contains a PHP application that is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The version of Moodle running on the remote host is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Input to the 'file' parameter of 'help.php' is not properly sanitized. A remote attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into requesting a maliciously crafted URL, resulting in stolen credentials.

Solution

Upgrade to Moodle 1.3.3 or later.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2004/Jul/128

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 13843

File Name: moodle_unknown_vuln.nasl

Version: 1.27

Type: remote

Published: 7/26/2004

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:moodle:moodle

Required KB Items: www/PHP, installed_sw/Moodle

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Patch Publication Date: 7/13/2004

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/13/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0725

BID: 10718

CWE: 20, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 74, 750, 751, 79, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990

SECUNIA: 12065