Moodle Incorrect Default Settings
Published Jul 16, 2012 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-8vjj-wf73-w882
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Moodle Incorrect Default Settings
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QFinch assessment
The default configuration of Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.2 has an incorrect setting of the `moodle/course:delete` capability, which allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary courses by leveraging the teacher role.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- GHSA-8vjj-wf73-w882
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Jul 16, 2012 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026