Moodle: SQL injection risk in course search module list filter (CVE-2025-26533)
An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the course search module list filter of Moodle. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate SQL queries, potentially compromising the database. The issue affects multiple Moodle versions prior to specific patched releases. A patch is available to address this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-26533 identifies an SQL injection risk in the module list filter within Moodle's course search functionality. This vulnerability affects Moodle versions 4.1.0 through 4.1.15, 4.3.0 through 4.3.9, 4.4.0 through 4.4.5, and 4.5.0 through 4.5.1. The flaw could allow an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands via the course search filter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation. A fix has been made available and can be reviewed in the Moodle Git repository under commit MDL-84271.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Moodle database. This may lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or other database impacts. No known active exploits have been reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade affected Moodle installations to versions 4.1.16 or later, 4.3.10 or later, 4.4.6 or later, or 4.5.2 or later to remediate the issue. Refer to the official Moodle Git commit MDL-84271 for details on the fix.
Moodle: SQL injection risk in course search module list filter (CVE-2025-26533)
Description
An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the course search module list filter of Moodle. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate SQL queries, potentially compromising the database. The issue affects multiple Moodle versions prior to specific patched releases. A patch is available to address this vulnerability.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-26533 identifies an SQL injection risk in the module list filter within Moodle's course search functionality. This vulnerability affects Moodle versions 4.1.0 through 4.1.15, 4.3.0 through 4.3.9, 4.4.0 through 4.4.5, and 4.5.0 through 4.5.1. The flaw could allow an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands via the course search filter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation. A fix has been made available and can be reviewed in the Moodle Git repository under commit MDL-84271.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Moodle database. This may lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or other database impacts. No known active exploits have been reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade affected Moodle installations to versions 4.1.16 or later, 4.3.10 or later, 4.4.6 or later, or 4.5.2 or later to remediate the issue. Refer to the official Moodle Git commit MDL-84271 for details on the fix.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BIT-moodle-2025-26533
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.6.2
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-26533"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Bitnami"]
- Database Specific Severity
- Critical
Patch Information
Threat ID: 6aa00610acd9273b49ab7382
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 12:56:48 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 13:41:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 21
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