How severe is CVE-2004-1978?

CVE-2004-1978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1978?

CVE-2004-1978 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1978?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1978 published?

CVE-2004-1978 was published on 2004-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1978

CVE-2004-1978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2004-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in help.php in Moodle before 1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the text parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1978?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in help.php in Moodle before 1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the text parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-1978?: CVE-2004-1978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1978?: CVE-2004-1978 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1978 published?: CVE-2004-1978 was published on 2004-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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