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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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4DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Craft CMS is a content management system (CMS). From version 4.0.0-RC1 to before version 4.17.6 and from version 5.0.0-RC1 to before version 5.9.12, a low-privilege user (or an unauthenticated user who has been sent a shared URL) can escalate their privileges to admin by abusing UsersController->actionImpersonateWithToken. This issue has been patched in versions 4.17.6 and 5.9.12.
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A security vulnerability in Craft CMS (CVSS 9.8). Critical severity with potential for significant impact on affected systems.
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Craft CMS versions 4.0.0-RC1 to before 4.17.6 or 5.0.0-RC1 to before 5.9.12 with UsersController impersonation endpoint accessible via shared URL. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | CVSS 9.8. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability in Craft CMS to compromise the security of affected deployments, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, or availability. |
| Remediation | Monitor vendor channels for patch availability. Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: Inventory all Craft CMS instances and their versions; disable user impersonation features if operationally feasible; restrict network access to CMS admin interfaces. …
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EUVD-2026-12508
GHSA-cc7p-2j3x-x7xf