Moodle does not properly implement group-based access restrictions
Published Feb 22, 2016 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-gmhr-6f43-7qpj
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Moodle does not properly implement group-based access restrictions
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QFinch assessment
The core_enrol_get_enrolled_users web service in enrol/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.11, 2.8.x before 2.8.9, and 2.9.x before 2.9.3 does not properly implement group-based access restrictions, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive course-participant information via a web-service request.
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-gmhr-6f43-7qpj
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Sources and record history
Record history
Published Feb 22, 2016 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026