CVE-2026-102583 Moodle: incorrect capability check in ai generate image web service
Authenticated users can bypass capability checks to access AI image generation features in Moodle without proper authorization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-102583?
CVE-2026-102583 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Moodle Moodle, published on 30 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-425
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-102583?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including moodle. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
moodle Bitnami | All versions | 4.5.13, 5.0.9, 5.1.6, 5.2.2 |
Products include Moodle Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2026-102583?
Upgrade moodle to a fixed version for your release line: 4.5.13, 5.0.9, 5.1.6 or 5.2.2.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-102583 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-102583 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Moodle Moodle
- CVE-2006-4935 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2006-4936 Moodle does not properly validate module instance id
- CVE-2004-2233 Unknown "front page vulnerability with Moodle servers" for Moodle before 1.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
- CVE-2004-2235 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2004-2236 Other in n/a
Sources
Also known as BIT-moodle-2026-102583, GHSA-57f5-xvgq-p2v3, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-102583.