CVE-2025-68456

9.1 CRITICAL
Published: January 05, 2026 Modified: January 12, 2026
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Description

Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In versions 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.20 and 3.0.0 through 4.16.16, unauthenticated users can trigger database backup operations via specific admin actions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion or information disclosure. Users should update to the patched versions (5.8.21 and 4.16.17) to mitigate the issue. Craft 3 users should update to the latest Craft 4 and 5 releases, which include the fixes.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/5.x/CHANGELOG.md#5821---2025-12-04
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Product Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-v64r-7wg9-23pr
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-v64r-7wg9-23pr
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
38th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

craftcms