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CVE-2026-102584

Moodle: missing capability check allows unauthorised grade penalty recalculation

Unknown productApplications & CMS
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CVSS
4.3Medium
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.20%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 9% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in5.2.2Also 5.1.6, 5.0.9CVE List
Published30 Sep 2026Updated 30 Sep 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

A flaw was found in Moodle. Due to a missing capability check, a low-privileged authenticated user can trigger the recalculation of grade penalties without holding the required permissions. This issue allows unauthorized users to modify grade penalty records, potentially altering student assessment scores.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 3

  • Productaffected: 5.2.0 before 5.2.2CVE List
  • Productaffected: 5.1.0 before 5.1.6CVE List
  • Productaffected: 5.0.0 before 5.0.9CVE List

References 3