CVE-2026-102578Moodle SQL Injection
Moodle: sql injection in question bank web service
Published Sep 30, 2026 · Updated Oct 5, 2026 · Also known as BIT-moodle-2026-102578, EUVD-2026-89717, GHSA-hvr9-w78p-rcfj
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-102578 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Moodle.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Moodle 4.5.13, Moodle 5.0.9, Moodle 5.1.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.3%
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. An authenticated attacker with access to the question bank web service can submit unsanitized input directly into database queries, resulting in a SQL (Structured Query Language) injection vulnerability. This issue could allow an attacker to view, alter, or delete sensitive data stored in the underlying database.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MoodleMoodle | >= 5.2.0 | 4.5.13 |
Patched Releases
Moodle
4.5.13, 5.0.9, 5.1.6, 5.2.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 30, 2026
Last updated
Oct 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2026-102578
- articlegit.moodle.org
- otheraccess.redhat.com · CVE-2026-102578
- othergit.moodle.org · gw
FAQ
Common Questions.
A flaw was found in Moodle.
Affected: Moodle versions >= 5.2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Moodle 4.5.13, Moodle 5.0.9, Moodle 5.1.6.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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