CVE-2025-68456
9.1 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2025-68456 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting craftcms craft_cms. It was published on January 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In versions 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.20 and 3.0.0 through 4.16.16, unauthenticated users can trigger database backup operations via specific admin actions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion or information disclosure. Users should update to the patched versions (5.8.21 and 4.16.17) to mitigate the issue. Craft 3 users should update to the latest Craft 4 and 5 releases, which include the fixes.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from craftcms. Update craft_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| craftcms | craft_cms | >= 3.0.0, < 4.16.17 | Affected |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-68456?
CVE-2025-68456 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting craftcms craft_cms. It was published on January 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2025-68456?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-68456?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from craftcms. Update craft_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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