What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25495?

CVE-2026-25495 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Craft Cms are affected by CVE-2026-25495?

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…. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-25495?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-25495. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-25495?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Craft CMS and document affected versions; implement WAF rules to block malicious orderBy parameter payloads as interim protection. Within 7 days: Apply vendor patches to all affected instances (upgrade to 4.16.18+ or 5.8.22+) and validate patch deployment. Within 30 days: Conduct security audit of database access logs for signs of exploitation; review API endpoint access controls and implement additional input validation.

Craft Cms CVE-2026-25495

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2026-02-09 security-advisories@github.com

GHSA-2453-mppf-46cj

SQLi Craft Cms

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 19, 2026 - 19:18 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Feb 19, 2026 - 19:18 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Feb 09, 2026 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionGitHub 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.

AnalysisAI

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.

Technical ContextAI

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

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.