Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. The XML grade import feature lacks proper Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) token validation. By tricking an authenticated user with grade management permissions into visiting a malicious webpage, an attacker can trigger unauthorized requests on the victim's behalf. This flaw allows a remote attacker to set or overwrite student grades without authorization.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | moodle | 5.2.0 – < 5.2.2, 5.1.0 – < 5.1.6, 5.0.0 – < 5.0.9, < 4.5.13 | 5.2.2 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | moodle | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | moodle | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3686 Moodle: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 30, 2026