Moodle vulnerable to XSS via bundled spikephpcoverage library
Published Jul 16, 2012 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-mx5g-3vxh-rgm8
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Moodle vulnerable to XSS via bundled spikephpcoverage library
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QFinch assessment
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Spike PHPCoverage (aka spikephpcoverage) library, as used in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 20%
- Aliases
- GHSA-mx5g-3vxh-rgm8
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Jul 16, 2012 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026