CVE-2025-67849
CVE-2025-67849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206737
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Moodle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, caused by improper sanitization of AI prompt responses, allows attackers to inject malicious HTML or script into web pages. When other users view these compromised pages, their sessions could be stolen, or the user interface could be manipulated.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-67849?
- A flaw was found in Moodle. This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, caused by improper sanitization of AI prompt responses, allows attackers to inject malicious HTML or script into web pages. When other users view these compromised pages, their sessions could be stolen, or the user interface could be manipulated.
- How severe is CVE-2025-67849?
- CVE-2025-67849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-67849 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-67849?
- CVE-2025-67849 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-67849?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-67849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-67849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206737.
- When was CVE-2025-67849 published?
- CVE-2025-67849 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-67849
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2423835
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:5.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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