Vulnerability Description
Craft is a flexible, user-friendly CMS for creating custom digital experiences on the web and beyond. This is an remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that affects Craft 4 and 5 installs where your security key has already been compromised. Anyone running an unpatched version of Craft with a compromised security key is affected. This vulnerability has been patched in Craft 5.5.8 and 4.13.8. Users who cannot update to a patched version, should rotate their security keys and ensure their privacy to help migitgate the issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Craftcms | Craft Cms | < 4.13.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://craftcms.com/knowledge-base/securing-craft#keep-your-secrets-secretProduct
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/e59e22b30c9dd39e5e2c7fe02c147bcbd004e603Patch
- https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x684-96hh-833xVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-23209?
CVE-2025-23209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Craft is a flexible, user-friendly CMS for creating custom digital experiences on the web and beyond. This is an remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that affects Craft 4 and 5 installs where you...
How severe is CVE-2025-23209?
CVE-2025-23209 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-23209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Craftcms Craft Cms.