CVE-2025-23209—Craft CMS Code Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Craft CMS Code Injection Vulnerability

Description

Craft CMS contains a code injection vulnerability caused by improper validation of the database backup path, ultimately enabling remote code execution.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-x684-96hh-833x
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23209

Related News Articles

• Craft CMS RCE exploit chain used in zero-day attacks to steal dataApril 25, 2025
• CISA Flags Craft CMS Vulnerability CVE-2025-23209 Amid Active AttacksFebruary 21, 2025
• CISA flags Craft CMS code injection flaw as exploited in attacksFebruary 21, 2025

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-94