CVE-2026-113683

VPL for Moodle before 5.0.0 Reflected XSS via similarity/diff.php filename

CVSS score

5.1

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.5

Published

4 h ago

Overview Public Exploits (0)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-113683: Reflected XSS Vulnerability in VPL for Moodle

Sources read

Source agreement

0/2

Evidence confidence

%44

Short explanation

VPL for Moodle before version 5.0.0 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject scripts via unencoded parameters in similarity/diff.php.

Why does it matter?

Attackers can target authorized users' sessions to disclose data or perform unauthorized actions.

What should be done?

Follow the vendor advisory
Apply updates if available

Note on uncertainty

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Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

VPL for Moodle 5.0.0 öncesi sürümlerde similarity/diff.php dosyasında yansıtmalı XSS açığı bulunmaktadır.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist S2 · nvd

Saldırganlar filename1 ve filename2 parametreleri üzerinden betik enjekte edebilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist S2 · nvd

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VPL (Virtual Programming Lab) for Moodle before 5.0.0 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject script via unencoded filename1/filename2 parameters in similarity/diff.php. Attackers can craft a diff.php link with a JavaScript payload that runs when a user holding mod/vpl:similarity opens it, performing actions or disclosing data under their session.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

CWE: CWE-79

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-113683 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	jcrodriguez-dis	moodle-mod_vpl	View

Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
6.1	CVSS V3_1	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N	CVE CNA
6.1	CVSS V31	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N	NVD
5.1	CVSS V4_0	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N	CVE CNA
5.1	CVSS V40	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X	NVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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cvelist

CNA çözüm referansı

Open source

reference

Yama veya çözüm referansı

Open source

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.

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Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.

Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-113683 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-113683 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden

PermissionsGerekmiyor

User—

Official Sources and Advisories

https://github.com/jcrodriguez-dis/moodle-mod_vpl/commit/5dd7fe00df2816b692f8ea262c6fa8cdee0b26b7patch VPL V5.0.0 Release Notesvendor-advisory https://github.com/jcrodriguez-dis/moodle-mod_vpl/blob/V4.5.0/similarity/diff.class.php#L412-L419vendor-advisory VulnCheck Advisory: VPL for Moodle before 5.0.0 Reflected XSS via similarity/diff.php filenamevendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

5.1 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone required

User InteractionA

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)A

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Yama doğrulandı

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Follow the vendor

jcrodriguez-dis

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-79

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