Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a Moodle cross-site scripting issue in failed-login logging. A remote user could submit a crafted username that is later rendered as script or HTML in an affected event description. The main business concern is exposure of administrators or staff who review login logs on outdated Moodle 2.7.x systems. Exposure is limited to Moodle 2.7.x installations before 2.7.1, especially internet-facing login pages where failed login events are generated and later reviewed in the application. Prioritize remediation for any still-running Moodle 2.7.x instance, especially public portals. This is an old issue, but admin-facing XSS can still create meaningful risk if legacy systems remain exposed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Moodle 2.7.x systems to 2.7.1 or later.; Review Moodle security notification and MDL-46201 guidance before changing production systems.; Restrict administrative log review access to trusted users only..
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- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=264271CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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