Auth bypass in Moodle
CVE-2025-67856
A flaw was found in Moodle. An authorization logic flaw, specifically due to incomplete role checks during the badge awarding process, allowed badges to be granted without proper verification. This could enable unauthorized users to obtain badges they are not entitled to, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized access to certain features.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.003 (19.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Moodle — versions 5.1.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- patrick@puiterwijk.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- patrick@puiterwijk.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, issue-tracking, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-67856?
- CVE-2025-67856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-02-03.
- How severe is CVE-2025-67856?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.