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CVE-2014-9059

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

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CVE-2014-9059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 2.4.11
MoodleMoodle2.5.0
MoodleMoodle2.5.1
MoodleMoodle2.5.2
MoodleMoodle2.5.3
MoodleMoodle2.5.4
MoodleMoodle2.5.5
MoodleMoodle2.5.6
MoodleMoodle2.5.7
MoodleMoodle2.5.8
MoodleMoodle2.6.0
MoodleMoodle2.6.1
MoodleMoodle2.6.2
MoodleMoodle2.6.3
MoodleMoodle2.6.4
MoodleMoodle2.6.5
MoodleMoodle2.7.0
MoodleMoodle2.7.1
MoodleMoodle2.7.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9059?
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.
How severe is CVE-2014-9059?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9059?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-9059?

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Source: NVD / NIST