Improper access control in Moodle - CVE-2025-26531

 

Improper access control in Moodle - CVE-2025-26531

Published: February 18, 2025 / Updated: February 25, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU104026
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4 BT: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26531
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the IDOR issue in badges. A remote user can disable badges they do not have permission to access.


Affected software

Moodle

How to mitigate CVE-2025-26531

Install updates from vendor's website.

Moodle - addressed in versions 4.1.16, 4.3.10, 4.4.6, 4.5.2

External References

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