8.7
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-72779
Craft CMS 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 Arbitrary File Read via SplFileObject
Description

Craft CMS 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 and 4.0.0-RC1 before 4.18.2 contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability. The create() Twig function restricts class instantiation using a 5-entry blocklist that does not include SplFileObject, allowing an authenticated administrator (with allowAdminChanges=true) to configure a malicious entry type title or URI format that instantiates SplFileObject in a non-sandboxed template context. When a user subsequently creates an entry in the affected section, arbitrary files on the server (such as .env containing the security key and database credentials) are read and rendered as entry titles.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 11, 2026, 1:19 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 11, 2026, 4:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-72779 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM MITRE-CVE
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update Craft CMS to a version that resolves the arbitrary file read vulnerability.
  • Update Craft CMS to version 5.10.6 or later.
  • Update Craft CMS to version 4.18.2 or later.
  • Apply vendor patches or updates immediately.
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-2026-72779.

URL Resource
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-957r-qf9p-67xw
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/craft-cms-rc1-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-splfileobject
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-72779 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-72779', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-11T14:54:30.379349Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'craftcms', 'product': 'cms', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.0.0-RC1', 'lessThan': '5.10.6', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '5.10.6', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'craftcms', 'product': 'cms', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.0.0-RC1', 'lessThan': '4.18.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '4.18.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}]
    Added Description Craft CMS 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 and 4.0.0-RC1 before 4.18.2 contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability. The create() Twig function restricts class instantiation using a 5-entry blocklist that does not include SplFileObject, allowing an authenticated administrator (with allowAdminChanges=true) to configure a malicious entry type title or URI format that instantiates SplFileObject in a non-sandboxed template context. When a user subsequently creates an entry in the affected section, arbitrary files on the server (such as .env containing the security key and database credentials) are read and rendered as entry titles.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-184
    Added Reference https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-957r-qf9p-67xw
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/craft-cms-rc1-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-splfileobject
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.