Overview
Craft CMS contains a code injection vulnerability caused by improper validation of the database backup path, ultimately enabling remote code execution.
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x684-96hh-833x ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23209
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-23209 |
| Vendor / Product | Craft CMS — Craft CMS |
| NVD Published | 2025-01-18 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-24 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-94 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2025-02-20 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2025-03-13 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2025-03-13.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-02-20 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2025-03-13 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2025-23209 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |