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Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Moodle 'help.php' Script - exploit.company
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vendor:
Moodle
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Cross-Site Scripting
79
CWE
Product Name: Moodle
Affected Version From: Unknown
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: No
Related CWE:
CPE: a:moodle:moodle
Metasploit:
Other Scripts:
Platforms Tested:
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Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Moodle ‘help.php’ Script

Moodle is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'help.php' script. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input prior to including it in dynamic web content. This issue may allow for theft of cookie-based authentication credentials. Other attacks are also possible.

Mitigation:

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by the Moodle project. Additionally, input validation and sanitization techniques should be implemented to ensure that user-supplied data is properly handled and does not pose a security risk.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10251/info

It has been reported that Moodle is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'help.php' script. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input prior to including it in dynamic web content.

This issue may allow for theft of cookie-based authentication credentials. Other attacks are also possible.

http://www.example.com/help.php?text={XSS}