Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.27%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
An SQL injection risk was identified in the module list filter within course search. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in composer
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. An SQL injection risk was identified in the module list filter within course search. Affected products include: Moodle.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
An SQL injection risk was identified in the module list filter within course search.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using An SQL injection risk face notable risk from CVE-2025-26533, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 8.1. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
How this decision was reached
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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A flaw was found in Moodle. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authenticatio
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, SQL injection can occur via user preferences. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerabil
The Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and earlier contains a path traversal vulnerability in jsmol.php. The query param
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Moodle through 2.2.11, 2.3.x before 2.3.9, 2.4.x before 2.4.6, an
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the double extension support in the "image" module in Moodle 3.1.2 allows remo
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "legacy course files" and "file manager" modules in Moodle 3.1.2 allows re
moodle before versions 3.5.2, 3.4.5, 3.3.8, 3.1.14 is vulnerable to an XML import of ddwtos could lead to intentional re
An issue was discovered in Moodle 3.x. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low a
Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injectio
Moodle 3.10.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in the calendar event subtitle field that allows
GitHub PoC
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