CVE-2026-102583
Received Received - Intake

Incorrect Capability Check in Moodle AI Image Generation Service

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Fedora Project

Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. An incorrect capability check in the artificial intelligence (AI) editor placement's image generation web service allows an authenticated user to invoke the feature without holding the required capability. This flaw permits unauthorized users to access and utilize the AI image generation functionality.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
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2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-102583
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89722

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moodle moodle *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-425 The web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted URLs, scripts, or files.

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Executive Summary

A flaw in Moodle allows an authenticated user to use the AI image generation feature without the required capability due to an incorrect capability check. This means users who shouldn't have access can still invoke the AI image generation web service.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, review Moodle's access logs for unauthorized requests to the AI image generation web service. Check for users invoking the service without the required capability. Look for unusual activity in the 'generate image' endpoint logs.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to generate images using the AI service, potentially leading to misuse of resources or unintended actions. However, the impact is limited as it requires authentication and does not directly expose sensitive data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access AI image generation functionality due to incorrect capability checks. While the specific impact on GDPR or HIPAA compliance is not detailed, unauthorized access could potentially lead to violations of data confidentiality and integrity requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Moodle to the latest version to ensure the capability check flaw is patched. Review user roles and permissions to confirm only authorized users can access the AI image generation feature. Monitor system logs for unauthorized attempts to use the web service.

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