CVE-2026-123488Craft CMS SQL Injection
Craft CMS 4.0.0 before 4.18.9 and 5.0.0 before 5.11.2 contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the element search endpoint because the attribute parameter is concatenated into the query unsanitized and emulated PDO prepares allow stacked statements.
Published Nov 6, 2026 · Updated Nov 11, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-118288, GHSA-qcvp-ggx3-97r6, GHSA-qvg8-69ff-cf67
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-123488 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting Craft CMS (Craftcms), cms.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including cms 4.18.9, cms 5.11.2, Craft CMS 4.18.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v4
9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.5%
Higher than 41.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
58/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
4
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-123488
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-123488
- advisoryhttps://github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/5.11.2
- advisoryhttps://www.hckrt.com/hacktivity/HCKRT-Y64NY8
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-115934
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-115934
Description
Craft CMS 4.0.0 before 4.18.9 and 5.0.0 before 5.11.2 contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the element search endpoint because the attribute parameter is concatenated into the query unsanitized and emulated PDO prepares allow stacked statements. Remote attackers can read and write the database, setting the admin flag or overwriting password hashes in the users table to gain administrator access.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Craft CMSCraftcms | See advisory | 4.18.9 |
| cms | >= 4.0.0 | 4.18.9 |
Patched Releases
cms
4.18.9, 5.11.2
Craft CMS
4.18.9, 5.11.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 6, 2026
Last updated
Nov 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
References
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2026-123488
- advisorygithub.com · 5.11.2
- advisoryhckrt.com · HCKRT-Y64NY8
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
FAQ
Common Questions.
Craft CMS 4.0.0 before 4.18.9 and 5.0.0 before 5.11.2 contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the element search endpoint because the attribute parameter is concatenated into the query unsanitized and emulated PDO prepares allow stacked statements.
Affected: Craft CMS (Craftcms); cms versions >= 4.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including cms 4.18.9, cms 5.11.2, Craft CMS 4.18.9.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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