Craft Cms
CVE-2026-25495
HIGH
GHSA-2453-mppf-46cj
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate to Craft Control Panel
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DeliverySend crafted POST request to element-indexes/get-elements endpoint
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ExploitInject SQL payload in criteria[orderBy] parameter
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ExecutionExecute arbitrary SQL queries
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ImpactExtract sensitive data or modify database
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Attacker must possess valid Control Panel access credentials to Craft versions 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.17 or 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.21. The element-indexes/get-elements endpoint must be accessible and must fail to sanitize the criteria[orderBy] JSON parameter before executing database queries. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
SQL injection in Craft CMS 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.17 and 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.21 allows authenticated Control Panel users to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the criteria[orderBy] parameter in the element-indexes/get-elements endpoint. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization in the ORDER BY clause, enabling attackers to manipulate database queries. Public exploit code exists for this high-severity vulnerability, and patches are available in versions 4.16.18 and 5.8.22.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In Craft versions 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.17 and 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.21, the element-indexes/get-elements endpoint is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the criteria[orderBy] parameter (JSON body). [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 1 package in composer
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). Affects Craft Cms. Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In Craft versions 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.17 and 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.21, the element-indexes/get-elements endpoint is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the criteria[orderBy] parameter (JSON body). The application fails to sanitize this input before using it in the database query. An attacker with Control Panel access can inject arbitrary SQL into the ORDER BY clause by omitting viewState[order] (or setting both to the same payload). This issue
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
Lifecycle Timeline
3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In Craft versions 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.17 and 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.21, the element-indexes/get-elements endpoint is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the criteria[orderBy] parameter (JSON body). The application fails to sanitize this input before using it in the database query. An attacker with Control Panel access can inject arbitrary SQL into the ORDER BY clause by omitting viewState[order] (or setting both to the same payload). This issue is patched in versions 4.16.18 and 5.8.22.
Executive ViewAI
A critical SQL injection vulnerability in Craft CMS versions 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.17 and 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.21 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the element-indexes API endpoint. Organizations running affected versions face immediate risk of unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, with public exploits already available.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not possible: deploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns in the criteria[orderBy] parameter; restrict API endpoint access via network segmentation or IP whitelisting; disable the element-indexes/get-elements endpoint if not operationally required; monitor database query logs for suspicious activity.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
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