CVE-2026-102579
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-102579 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Moodle. An incorrect capability check in the grade web service allows an authenticated student to access profile information of other students enrolled in the same course that they should not have permission to view.
Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. An incorrect capability check in the grade web service allows an authenticated student to access profile information of other students enrolled in the same course that they should not have permission to view. This issue leads to unauthorized information disclosure.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | < 4.5.13 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.9 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 5.1.0, < 5.1.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 5.2.0, < 5.2.2 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-102579Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2543633Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=482497Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-102579?
A flaw was found in Moodle. An incorrect capability check in the grade web service allows an authenticated student to access profile information of other students enrolled in the same course that they should not have permission to view. This issue leads to unauthorized information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2026-102579?
CVE-2026-102579 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-102579?
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.
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