Vulnerability Description
The error-message functionality in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.13, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 does not ensure that a continuation link refers to an http or https URL for the local Moodle instance, which might allow attackers to trick users into visiting arbitrary web sites via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 1.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8f9f666c902cb30ef6f519353f3
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=182737Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8f9f666c902cb30ef6f519353f3
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=182737Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4294?
CVE-2011-4294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The error-message functionality in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.13, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 does not ensure that a continuation link refers to an http or https URL for the local Moodle i...
How severe is CVE-2011-4294?
CVE-2011-4294 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.