CVE-2025-68437
Craft CMS vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via GraphQL Asset Upload Mutation
Description
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In versions 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.20 and 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.16, the Craft CMS GraphQL `save_<VolumeName>_Asset` mutation is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This vulnerability arises because the `_file` input, specifically its `url` parameter, allows the server to fetch content from arbitrary remote locations without proper validation. Attackers can exploit this by providing internal IP addresses or cloud metadata endpoints as the `url`, forcing the server to make requests to these restricted services. The fetched content is then saved as an asset, which can subsequently be accessed and exfiltrated, leading to potential data exposure and infrastructure compromise. This exploitation requires specific GraphQL permissions for asset management within the targeted volume. Users should update to the patched 5.8.21 and 4.16.17 releases to mitigate the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 5, 2026, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 12, 2026, 6:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Craft CMS to version 5.8.21 or 4.16.17.
- Apply vendor patches for the GraphQL mutation.
- Validate GraphQL inputs for asset creation.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-68437.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/5.x/CHANGELOG.md#5821---2025-12-04 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/013db636fdb38f3ce5657fd196b6d952f98ebc52 | Patch |
| https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x27p-wfqw-hfcc | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x27p-wfqw-hfcc | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:craftcms:craft_cms:5.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:craftcms:craft_cms:5.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:craftcms:craft_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.1 up to (excluding) 5.8.21 *cpe:2.3:a:craftcms:craft_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.5.0 up to (excluding) 4.16.17 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/5.x/CHANGELOG.md#5821---2025-12-04 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/013db636fdb38f3ce5657fd196b6d952f98ebc52 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x27p-wfqw-hfcc Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x27p-wfqw-hfcc Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x27p-wfqw-hfcc -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In versions 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.20 and 4.0.0-RC1 through 4.16.16, the Craft CMS GraphQL `save_<VolumeName>_Asset` mutation is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This vulnerability arises because the `_file` input, specifically its `url` parameter, allows the server to fetch content from arbitrary remote locations without proper validation. Attackers can exploit this by providing internal IP addresses or cloud metadata endpoints as the `url`, forcing the server to make requests to these restricted services. The fetched content is then saved as an asset, which can subsequently be accessed and exfiltrated, leading to potential data exposure and infrastructure compromise. This exploitation requires specific GraphQL permissions for asset management within the targeted volume. Users should update to the patched 5.8.21 and 4.16.17 releases to mitigate the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-918 Added Reference https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/5.x/CHANGELOG.md#5821---2025-12-04 Added Reference https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/013db636fdb38f3ce5657fd196b6d952f98ebc52 Added Reference https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x27p-wfqw-hfcc