MEDIUM CVSS 4.8
Published: 2026-02-09

CVE-2026-25491

craftcms craft_cms Security Advisory (CVE-2026-25491)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-25491 impacting craftcms craft_cms. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. From 5.0.0-RC1 to 5.8.21, Craft has a stored XSS via Entry Type names. The name is not sanitized when displayed in the Entry Types list. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.8.22.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product craftcms / craft_cms
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-25491 impacting craftcms craft_cms.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-25491.yaml
id: cve-2026-25491

info:
  name: craftcms craft_cms - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-25491 affecting craftcms craft_cms.
    Evaluation: Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. From 5.0.0-RC1 to 5.8.21, Craft has a stored XSS via Entry Type names. The name is not sanitized...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-25491
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-25491
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2026-25491,craftcms,craft_cms,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "craft_cms"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-25491.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-25491
# Target: craftcms craft_cms | CVSS: 4.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-25491 (craftcms craft_cms)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against craftcms craft_cms scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-25491.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-25491
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install craft_cms 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade craft_cms 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update craft_cms

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i craft_cms 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i craft_cms

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-25491 in craftcms craft_cms?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update craftcms craft_cms packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-25491?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-25491?

CVE-2026-25491 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-25491
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor craftcms
Product craft_cms
Published 2026-02-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N