CVE-2025-26529: Stored XSS risk in admin live log

Published Feb 24, 2025
·
Updated

Description information displayed in the site administration live log required additional sanitizing to prevent a stored XSS risk.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle<4.1.16
4.1.16
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.3.0-beta<4.3.10
4.3.10
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.4.0-beta<4.4.6
4.4.6
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.5.0-beta<4.5.2
4.5.2
Moodle Moodle>=4.1.0<4.1.16
Moodle Moodle>=4.3.0<4.3.10
Moodle Moodle>=4.4.0<4.4.6
Moodle Moodle>=4.5.0<4.5.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.16
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.10
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.2

Event History

Feb 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:31 PM
Sep 3, 57573
Event
via GitHub·12:43 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26529?

CVE-2025-26529 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26529?

To fix CVE-2025-26529, upgrade to Moodle versions 4.1.16, 4.3.10, 4.4.6, or 4.5.2 or later where the vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26529?

CVE-2025-26529 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from inadequate input sanitization in the live log.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2025-26529?

CVE-2025-26529 affects Moodle versions prior to 4.1.16, 4.3.10, 4.4.6, and 4.5.2.

5

Can CVE-2025-26529 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-26529 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via the affected live log feature.

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