Vulnerability Description
Kirby is an open-source content management system. Prior to 4.9.4 and from 5.4.4, Kirby sites with no configured user accounts that run on publicly accessible servers behind a reverse proxy setting the Forwarded, X-Client-IP, or X-Real-IP request header could allow remote attackers to install the Panel and create the first admin user because local-IP checks trusted those headers incorrectly. This issue is fixed in versions 4.9.4 and 5.4.4.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/commit/1c7fee90e49153cf9ca4a6ec17481d25fbedc48
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/commit/3423f66c01dbc0455862e23ee699d2aa469f323
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/commit/66a3a14bf0892d320723ba766cd5f1d33a51d15
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/commit/ab992dc149610b90e337c2955ab6ccb7f72ffb3
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/pull/8166
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/releases/tag/4.9.4
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/releases/tag/5.4.4
- https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/security/advisories/GHSA-whxw-24jc-cwmv
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54003?
CVE-2026-54003 is a documented vulnerability. Kirby is an open-source content management system. Prior to 4.9.4 and from 5.4.4, Kirby sites with no configured user accounts that run on publicly accessible servers behind a reverse proxy setting th...
How severe is CVE-2026-54003?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-54003. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54003?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.