CVE-2023-5541

Moodle: xss risk when using csv grade import method

Description

The CSV grade import method contained an XSS risk for users importing the spreadsheet, if it contained unsafe content.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-79426 patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243437 issue tracking
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=451582 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5541?
CVE-2023-5541 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5541?
To fix CVE-2023-5541, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-5541 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5541 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5541?
CVE-2023-5541 affects .
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