CVE-2025-68456

Name: CVE-2025-68456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-05T22:15:52.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-68456 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

CVSS 4.0

7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Craftcms	Craft Cms	>= 3.0.0, < 4.16.17
Craftcms	Craft Cms	>= 5.0.1, < 5.8.21
Craftcms	Craft Cms	5.0.0

References

https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/5.x/CHANGELOG.md#5821---2025-12-04Product, Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/f83d4e0c6b906743206b4747db4abf8164b8da39Patch
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-v64r-7wg9-23prExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-v64r-7wg9-23prExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68456?

How severe is CVE-2025-68456?

CVE-2025-68456 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-68456?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST