CVE-2025-68455
Craftcms Craft CMS remote code execution
- Published5 Jan 2026
Description
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. Versions 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.20 and 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.16 are vulnerable to potential authenticated Remote Code Execution via malicious attached Behavior. Note that attackers must have administrator access to the Craft Control Panel for this to work. Users should update to the patched versions (5.8.21 and 4.16.17) to mitigate the issue.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/27f55886098b56c00ddc53b69239c9c9192252c7
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/6e608a1a5bfb36943f94f584b7548ca542a86fef
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/ec43c497edde0b2bf2e39a119cded2e55f9fe593
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-255j-qw47-wjh5
References
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/5.x/CHANGELOG.md#5821---2025-12-04
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/27f55886098b56c00ddc53b69239c9c9192252c7
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/6e608a1a5bfb36943f94f584b7548ca542a86fef
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/ec43c497edde0b2bf2e39a119cded2e55f9fe593
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-255j-qw47-wjh5
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-68455 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-68455 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.83%.
How severe is CVE-2025-68455?
CVE-2025-68455 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-68455?
Affected products include Craftcms Craft CMS.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68455?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Craftcms Craft CMS 4.16.17 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.