CVE-2026-102588
Moodle: csrf in xml grade import
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 30, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 92fb86c3-55a5-4fb5-9c3f-4757b9e96dc5 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Moodle to a version with CSRF validation.
- Ensure grade import feature properly validates CSRF tokens.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-346 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102588.json">CVE-2026-102588</a> Added Reference http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-84545 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-102588 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2543643 Added Reference https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=482507