Incorrect Privilege Assignment Affecting getformwork/formwork package, versions >=2.0.0, <2.3.4
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- published23 Feb 2026
- disclosed19 Feb 2026
- creditG3XAR
Introduced: 19 Feb 2026
NewCVE-2026-27198 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade getformwork/formwork to version 2.3.4 or higher.
Overview
getformwork/formwork is an a file-based Content Management System (CMS) to make and manage simple sites.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Privilege Assignment due to insufficient privilege checks in the create() user function. An attacker can gain unauthorized administrative access by creating accounts with elevated privileges.