CVE-2025-62396: An error-handling issue in the Moodle router (r.php) could cause the application to display internal directory

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-62396 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting moodle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An error-handling issue in the Moodle router (r.php) could cause the application to display internal directory listings when specific HTTP headers were not properly configured.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-548
Published	2025-10-23
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): Fedora Project · Vendor: moodle

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-23 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

moodle moodle UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.5.0 and < 4.5.7 · >= 5.0.0 and < 5.0.3

Fixed in: 4.5.7, 5.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy moodle || rpm -q moodle || moodle --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade moodle

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade moodle

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moodle sudo apt install moodle=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold moodle

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list moodle sudo dnf downgrade moodle-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add moodle

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-62396?

moodle: upgrade to 4.5.7, 5.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-62396 being exploited?

CVE-2025-62396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-62396 affect?

CVE-2025-62396 affects moodle. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An error-handling issue in the Moodle router (r.php) could cause the application to display internal directory listings when specific HTTP headers were not properly configured.

How urgent is CVE-2025-62396?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Moodle vulnerabilities

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References

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