CVE-2026-85603
Grav Admin Plugin Path Traversal via Save As Language Code
Description
Grav versions before 1.10.55 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the admin plugin's Save As action that fails to validate the language code parameter. An authenticated admin user with admin.pages.create permission can supply directory traversal sequences in the lang POST field to write arbitrary .md files outside the pages directory with attacker-controlled content.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 4, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 4, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Grav to version 1.10.55 or newer.
- Validate language code parameter for security.
- Restrict admin.pages.create permissions.
- Sanitize user input for file operations.
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-2026-85603.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-h9g9-73c3-23c9 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-admin-plugin-path-traversal-via-save-as-language-code |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Grav versions before 1.10.55 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the admin plugin's Save As action that fails to validate the language code parameter. An authenticated admin user with admin.pages.create permission can supply directory traversal sequences in the lang POST field to write arbitrary .md files outside the pages directory with attacker-controlled content. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85603.json">CVE-2026-85603</a> Added Reference https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-h9g9-73c3-23c9 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-admin-plugin-path-traversal-via-save-as-language-code