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CVE-2015-3178

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

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CVE-2015-3178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 2.5.9
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
MoodleMoodle2.6.6
MoodleMoodle2.6.7
MoodleMoodle2.6.8
MoodleMoodle2.6.9
MoodleMoodle2.6.10
MoodleMoodle2.7.0
MoodleMoodle2.7.1
MoodleMoodle2.7.2
MoodleMoodle2.7.3
MoodleMoodle2.7.4
MoodleMoodle2.7.5
MoodleMoodle2.7.6
MoodleMoodle2.7.7
MoodleMoodle2.8.0
MoodleMoodle2.8.1
MoodleMoodle2.8.2
MoodleMoodle2.8.3
MoodleMoodle2.8.4
MoodleMoodle2.8.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3178?
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.
How severe is CVE-2015-3178?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3178?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST