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CVE-2015-3178: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the external_format_text function in lib/externallib.php in Moo...

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.

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This is an authenticated XSS issue in Moodle’s web service text formatting path. A logged-in user could place crafted script or HTML in content visible to an external application consuming Moodle web services. The main business risk is abuse of trusted Moodle content to affect users or connected applications. Exposure is most likely in legacy Moodle deployments using affected 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, or 2.8 branches, especially where external applications consume Moodle web service output. Treat as a legacy-platform cleanup item with moderate urgency. Prioritize if Moodle is internet-facing, supports many authenticated users, or feeds trusted external applications. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Moodle beyond the affected version ranges identified in the advisory sources.; Review Moodle MDL-49718 and the linked security advisory for vendor-specific guidance.; Inventory external applications consuming Moodle web services..

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