Improper Authorization Affecting craftcms/cms package, versions >=5.0.0-RC1, <5.10.8
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- published18 Oct 2026
- disclosed2 Sept 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 2 Sep 2026
CVE-2026-79989 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade craftcms/cms to version 5.10.8 or higher.
Overview
craftcms/cms is a content management system.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Authorization via the password reset process. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to administrator accounts by resetting passwords without providing the current password or having the required elevated permissions.