2012-10-15 Instructure Advisory IAC85286 - XSS Attack Vulnerability

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SECURITY UPDATE

Release Date:	2012-10-15 (Last update can be found below the document title)
Description:	XSS Attack Vulnerability
Criticality Level:	Moderately Critical ( Less Critical < Critical < Moderately Critical < Highly Critical )
Impact:	Exposure of Sensitive Information Cross Site Scripting
Systems Affected:	Canvas LMS
Solution Status:	Patched
Discovered By:	Kamil Sevi @kamilsevi
Relevant Changesets:	https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms/commit/a9720f5602aa654d059f4f3c7badeaef5da1f79c

Summary:

A cross-site scripting vulnerability was reported by a third party. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to steal the private information of a user logged in to Canvas.

Status:

Fixed in Canvas Cloud. Users of Canvas CV are encouraged to either update to the most recent stable code or apply the patch manually.

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Bio

Jordan has had various roles in the ed tech software (SAAS) industry for the past 9 years. (almost 5 years with Instructure). In his previous company he was a Client Services Manager for two years (responsible for account management, implementation, project management, and training, for each of his customers). After a year and a half he was commissioned to build a training department, all policies and procedures, and deliver training for all customers. Over the past eight years he has been in charge of conceiving, producing and deploying eLearning initiatives and strategies. He has trained over 3,000 adult learners with a wide range of technical aptitude, including K-12 Teachers, Principals, Administrators, Superintendents, Higher Ed Professors, Doctors, CTO’s, and Corporate Business Professionals and Executives. Jordan is an instructional designer and Community Manager for Instructure with a focus on connecting Canvas users with tools and resources that will help them get excited about and become proficient in utilizing the Canvas Learning Platform.