CVE-2026-72819
Grav CMS before 2.0.13 Remote Code Execution via ZIP Upload
Description
Grav CMS before 2.0.13 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the Flex Objects plugin settings validation that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file containing PHP code. Attackers can bypass routine name validation by using array notation instead of string notation, call the unZip routine with a malicious archive, and write PHP files to the web root for execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Grav CMS to version 2.0.13 or later.
- Update the Flex Objects plugin to its latest version.
- Review and restrict plugin settings validation.
- Remove any uploaded malicious PHP files.
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-2026-72819.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-r94f-hx44-8jqf | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-cms-before-remote-code-execution-via-zip-upload |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-72819
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'getgrav', 'product': 'grav', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.0.13', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.0.13', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Grav CMS before 2.0.13 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the Flex Objects plugin settings validation that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file containing PHP code. Attackers can bypass routine name validation by using array notation instead of string notation, call the unZip routine with a malicious archive, and write PHP files to the web root for execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-r94f-hx44-8jqf Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-cms-before-remote-code-execution-via-zip-upload