CVE-2025-67853
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2025-67853 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Moodle. A remote attacker could exploit a lack of proper rate limiting in the confirmation email service. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. A remote attacker could exploit a lack of proper rate limiting in the confirmation email service. This vulnerability allows attackers to more easily enumerate or guess user credentials, facilitating brute-force attacks against user accounts.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | < 4.1.22 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.11 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.5.0, < 4.5.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 5.1.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-67853Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2423847Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-67853?
A flaw was found in Moodle. A remote attacker could exploit a lack of proper rate limiting in the confirmation email service. This vulnerability allows attackers to more easily enumerate or guess user credentials, facilitating brute-force attacks against user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2025-67853?
CVE-2025-67853 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-67853?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-67853?
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