Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the external_format_text function in lib/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into an external application via a crafted string that is visible to web services.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.5.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-49718
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/18/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74726
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313685Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-49718
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/18/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74726
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313685Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3178?
CVE-2015-3178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the external_format_text function in lib/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 allows rem...
How severe is CVE-2015-3178?
CVE-2015-3178 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.