Vulnerability Description
The Chat activity in Moodle 4.3.3 allows students to insert a potentially unwanted HTML A element or IMG element, or HTML content that leads to a performance degradation. NOTE: the vendor's Using_Chat page says "If you know some HTML code, you can use it in your text to do things like insert images, play sounds or create different coloured and sized text." This page also says "Chat is due to be removed from standard Moodle."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 4.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.moodle.org/403/en/Using_ChatProduct
- https://gist.githubusercontent.com/minendie/4f23174687bc4d8eb7f727d9959b5399/rawThird Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40lamscun/how-do-i-change-htmli-from-low-to-critical-your-emNot Applicable
- https://docs.moodle.org/403/en/Using_ChatProduct
- https://gist.githubusercontent.com/minendie/4f23174687bc4d8eb7f727d9959b5399/rawThird Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40lamscun/how-do-i-change-htmli-from-low-to-critical-your-emNot Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-28593?
CVE-2024-28593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Chat activity in Moodle 4.3.3 allows students to insert a potentially unwanted HTML A element or IMG element, or HTML content that leads to a performance degradation. NOTE: the vendor's Using_Chat...
How severe is CVE-2024-28593?
CVE-2024-28593 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.