An issue was discovered in Moodle 3.x. An authenticated user is allowed to add HTML blocks containing scripts to their Dashboard; this is normally not a security issue because a personal dashboard is visible to this user only. Through this security vulnerability, users can move such a block to other pages where they can be viewed by other users.
The course upload preview contained an XSS risk for users uploading unsafe data.
A vulnerability was found in Moodle 3.9 to 3.9.1, 3.8 to 3.8.4 and 3.7 to 3.7.7 where it was possible to include JavaScript in a book's chapter title, which was not escaped on the "Add new chapter" page. This is fixed in 3.9.2, 3.8.5 and 3.7.8.
The filter in the tag manager required extra sanitizing to prevent a reflected XSS risk. This affects 3.9 to 3.9.1, 3.8 to 3.8.4, 3.7 to 3.7.7, 3.5 to 3.5.13 and earlier unsupported versions. Fixed in 3.9.2, 3.8.5, 3.7.8 and 3.5.14.
Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.11, 2.8.x before 2.8.9, and 2.9.x before 2.9.3 does not properly restrict the availability of Flowplayer, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted .swf file.
A flaw was found in Moodle 3.4 to 3.4.1, 3.3 to 3.3.4, 3.2 to 3.2.7, 3.1 to 3.1.10 and earlier unsupported versions. Unauthenticated users can trigger custom messages to admin via paypal enrol script. Paypal IPN callback script should only send error emails to admin after request origin was verified, otherwise admin email can be spammed.
The moodlenetprofile user profile field required extra sanitizing to prevent a stored XSS risk. This affects versions 3.9 to 3.9.1. Fixed in 3.9.2.
In Moodle, it was possible to include JavaScript when re-naming content bank items. Versions affected: 3.9 to 3.9.2. This is fixed in moodle 3.9.3 and 3.10.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the SCORM module in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.9, 2.8.x before 2.8.7, and 2.9.x before 2.9.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted organization name to (1) mod/scorm/player.php or (2) mod/scorm/prereqs.php.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the user_get_user_details function in user/lib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.9, 2.8.x before 2.8.7, and 2.9.x before 2.9.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging absence of an external_format_text call in a web service.
lib/setup.php in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not provide charset information in HTTP headers, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via UTF-7 characters during interaction with AJAX scripts.
Moodle 4.3 allows /grade/report/grader/index.php?searchvalue= reflected XSS when logged in as a teacher. NOTE: the Moodle Security FAQ link states "Some forms of rich content [are] used by teachers to enhance their courses ... admins and teachers can post XSS-capable content, but students can not."
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.
In Moodle 3.8, messages required extra sanitizing before updating the conversation overview, to prevent the risk of stored cross-site scripting.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in badges/renderer.php in Moodle 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an external badge.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin/tool/task/scheduledtasks.php in Moodle 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors that trigger a crafted (1) error or (2) success message for a scheduled task.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities 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 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors that trigger an AJAX exception dialog.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the get_description function in lib/classes/event/user_login_failed.php in Moodle 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted username that is improperly handled during the logging of an invalid login attempt.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Flowplayer Flash before 3.2.17, as used in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by (1) providing a crafted playerId or (2) referencing an external domain, a related issue to CVE-2013-7342.
In Moodle before 3.9.1, 3.8.4 and 3.7.7, the filter in the admin task log required extra sanitizing to prevent a reflected XSS risk.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the URL downloader repository in repository/url/lib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.10, 2.5.x before 2.5.6, and 2.6.x before 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in flashuploader.swf in the Uploader component in Yahoo! YUI 3.5.0 through 3.9.1, as used in Moodle through 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.11, 2.3.x before 2.3.8, 2.4.x before 2.4.5, 2.5.x before 2.5.1, and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted string in a URL.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in io.swf in the IO Utility component in Yahoo! YUI 3.0.0 through 3.9.1, as used in Moodle through 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.11, 2.3.x before 2.3.8, 2.4.x before 2.4.5, 2.5.x before 2.5.1, and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted string in a URL.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in io.swf in the IO Utility component in Yahoo! YUI 3.10.2, as used in Moodle through 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.11, 2.3.x before 2.3.8, 2.4.x before 2.4.5, 2.5.x before 2.5.1, and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted string in a URL. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2013-4939 regression.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Moodle through 2.2.11, 2.3.x before 2.3.9, 2.4.x before 2.4.6, and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted blog link within an RSS feed.
The question bank filter required additional sanitizing to prevent a reflected XSS risk.
Description information displayed in the site administration live log required additional sanitizing to prevent a stored XSS risk.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in uploader.swf in the Uploader component in Yahoo! YUI 3.2.0 through 3.9.1, as used in Moodle through 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.11, 2.3.x before 2.3.8, 2.4.x before 2.4.5, 2.5.x before 2.5.1, and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted string in a URL.
In Moodle 3.x, XSS can occur via evidence of prior learning.
In Moodle 3.x, XSS can occur via attachments to evidence of prior learning.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in view.php in Moodle 1.4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.
A flaw was found in Moodle versions 3.6 to 3.6.1, 3.5 to 3.5.3, 3.4 to 3.4.6, 3.1 to 3.1.15 and earlier unsupported versions. The 'manage groups' capability did not have the 'XSS risk' flag assigned to it, but does have that access in certain places. Note that the capability is intended for use by trusted users, and is only assigned to teachers and managers by default.
Content output by the database auto-linking filter required additional sanitizing to prevent an XSS risk.
In Moodle 3.x, there is XSS in the assignment submission page.
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in Moodle. This flaw exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in policy tool. An attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted link that executes an arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks to gain access potentially sensitive information and modification of web pages.
The stored-XSS vulnerability was discovered in Moodle which exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in several "social" user profile fields. An attacker could inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in lib/conditionlib.php in Moodle 2.4.x before 2.4.5 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the conditional access rule value of a user field.
Insufficient escaping of calendar event titles resulted in a stored XSS risk in the event deletion prompt.
Recursive rendering of Mustache template helpers containing user input could, in some cases, result in an XSS risk or a page failing to load.
A reflected XSS issue was identified in the LTI module of Moodle. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the LTI module. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, can perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks. This vulnerability does not impact authenticated users.
Wiki comments required additional sanitizing and access restrictions to prevent a stored XSS risk and potential IDOR risk.
ID numbers displayed in the quiz grading report required additional sanitizing to prevent a stored XSS risk.
The CSV grade import method contained an XSS risk for users importing the spreadsheet, if it contained unsafe content.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mod/wiki/lang/en/wiki.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.5 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the section parameter.
Moodle 3.x has XSS in the contact form on the "non-respondents" page in non-anonymous feedback.
A flaw was found in Moodle in versions 3.11 to 3.11.3, 3.10 to 3.10.7, 3.9 to 3.9.10 and earlier unsupported versions. A URL parameter in the filetype site administrator tool required extra sanitizing to prevent a reflected XSS risk.
In Moodle, ID numbers displayed in the quiz override screens required additional sanitizing to prevent a stored XSS risk.
The drag-and-drop onto image (ddimageortext) question type required additional sanitizing to prevent a stored XSS risk.
Content on the groups page required additional sanitizing to prevent an XSS risk. This flaw affects Moodle versions 4.2, 4.1 to 4.1.3, 4.0 to 4.0.8 and 3.11 to 3.11.14.
A flaw was found in moodle versions 3.6 to 3.6.1, 3.5 to 3.5.3, 3.4 to 3.4.6, 3.1 to 3.1.15 and earlier unsupported versions. The /userpix/ page did not escape users' full names, which are included as text when hovering over profile images. Note this page is not linked to by default and its access is restricted.