Bug 2404434 (CVE-2025-62401)

Summary:	CVE-2025-62401 moodle: Possible to bypass timer in timed assignments
Product:	[Other] Security Response	Reporter:	OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
Component:	vulnerability	Assignee:	Product Security DevOps Team <prodsec-dev>
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Doc Text:	An issue in Moodle’s timed assignment feature allowed students to bypass the time restriction, potentially giving them more time than allowed to complete an assessment.	Story Points:	---
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Bug Depends On:	2404447, 2404448
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2025-10-16 14:48:38 UTC

The timed assignment feature had a flaw that allowed users to avoid time-based restrictions through specific behavior or requests. This could result in unfair assessment conditions and integrity concerns.

Versions affected: 5.0 to 5.0.2, 4.5 to 4.5.6, 4.4 to 4.4.10, 4.1 to 4.1.20
and earlier unsupported versions
Versions fixed: 5.0.3, 4.5.7, 4.4.11 and 4.1.21