Vulnerability Description
webservice/upload.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not ensure that a file upload is for a private or draft area, which allows remote authenticated users to upload files containing JavaScript, and consequently conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, by specifying the profile-picture area.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-47868
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/17/11
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031215
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=275161
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-47868
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/17/11
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031215
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=275161
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7835?
CVE-2014-7835 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). webservice/upload.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not ensure that a file upload is for a private or draft area, which allows remote authenticated users to upload files con...
How severe is CVE-2014-7835?
CVE-2014-7835 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-7835?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.