CVE-2026-102583 (GCVE-0-2026-102583)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-30 08:36 – Updated: 2026-09-30 14:33
VLAI
Title
Moodle: incorrect capability check in ai generate image web service
Summary
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.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-30 14:33 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-425 - Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Affected: 5.2.0 , < 5.2.2 (semver)
Affected: 5.1.0 , < 5.1.6 (semver)
Affected: 5.0.0 , < 5.0.9 (semver)
Affected: 0 , < 4.5.13 (semver)
Date Public
2026-09-29 20:17
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