Vulnerability Description
mod/lti/service.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-45463Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=264263Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-45463Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=264263Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3542?
CVE-2014-3542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). mod/lti/service.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external en...
How severe is CVE-2014-3542?
CVE-2014-3542 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.