The Lab · 2026-04-13 20:23:04 · GitHub Issues
A critical security flaw has been identified within the Moodle learning platform's core code, exposing a potential path for local file inclusion (LFI). The vulnerability resides in the `executeService()` method of the `BackgroundServiceRunner` class and its legacy counterpart, `execute_background_services.php`. These c...
The Lab · 2026-05-08 20:54:43 · Techmeme Echo RSS
A hack of Instructure's Canvas learning management system has locked out students at schools and universities across the United States during finals period, forcing some colleges to postpone exams. The attack triggered a widespread outage on the platform that students depend on for exams, assignments, and course materi...
The Lab · 2026-05-12 09:48:24 · The Hacker News Echo RSS
Instructure, the Utah-based parent company of the Canvas learning management system, disclosed that it reached an agreement with the ShinyHunters cybercrime group following a network breach that exposed sensitive data from thousands of educational institutions. The company confirmed the deal in an official update, stop...