CVE-2025-67851: Moodle/moodle Moodle Formula Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2025-67851 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) moodle formula injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle formula injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.22, 4.4.12, 4.5.8, 5.0.4, 5.1.1.
CVE-2025-67851 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.1
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L).
How to Fix CVE-2025-67851
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Moodle/moodle dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.1.22Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.4.12Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.5.8Upgrade moodle/moodle to 5.0.4Upgrade moodle/moodle to 5.1.1Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for moodle/moodleHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-67851, inspect your project dependencies for Moodle/moodle:
inspect dependencies for moodle/moodleAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Moodle/moodle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.22), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File, where the product saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (csv) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product. In Moodle/moodle, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2025-67851 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
moodle/moodle
|
Packagist |
< 4.1.22
|
4.1.22
|
|
moodle/moodle
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.4.0-beta
< 4.4.12
|
4.4.12
|
|
moodle/moodle
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.5.0-beta
< 4.5.8
|
4.5.8
|
|
moodle/moodle
|
Packagist |
≥ 5.0.0-beta
< 5.0.4
|
5.0.4
|
|
moodle/moodle
|
Packagist |
≥ 5.1.0-beta
< 5.1.1
|
5.1.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-qfh6-h7j6-fvjv",
"modified" : "2026-02-03T19:06:25Z",
"published" : "2026-02-03T12:30:28Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2025-67851" ],
"summary" : "Moodle formula injection vulnerability",
"details" : "A flaw was found in Moodle. This formula injection vulnerability occurs when data fields are exported without proper escaping. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing malicious data that, when exported and opened in a spreadsheet, allows arbitrary formulas to execute. This can lead to compromised data integrity and unintended operations within the spreadsheet.",
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