CVE-2025-54417: Craftcms/cms Craft CMS Has A Theoretical Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2vcf-qxv3-2mgw
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-54417 is a MODERATE craft cms has a theoretical vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Craftcms/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves craft cms has a theoretical bypass for cve-2025-23209. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.16.3, 5.8.4.

CVE-2025-54417 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-54417
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2vcf-qxv3-2mgw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Craftcms/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-54417

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Craftcms/cms dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

craftcms/cms fixed: 4.16.3 
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 4.16.3
craftcms/cms fixed: 5.8.4 
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 5.8.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-54417, inspect your project dependencies for Craftcms/cms:

inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Craftcms/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.16.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Craftcms/cms, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

**Pre-requisites:** * Have a compromised security key (https://craftcms.com/knowledge-base/securing-craft#keep-your-secrets-secret) * Somehow, manage to create an arbitrary file in Craft’s `/storage/backups` folder. With those two pieces in place, you could create a specific, malicious request to the `/updater/restore-db` endpoint to execute CLI commands remotely. Fixed in https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/a19d46be78a9ca1ea474012a10e97bed0d787f57 ----- Reported by Marco O. (segfault)

CVE-2025-54417 Affected Craftcms/cms Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.16.35.8.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
craftcms/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.13.8
< 4.16.3
4.16.3
craftcms/cms
 Packagist
≥ 5.5.8
< 5.8.4
5.8.4

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-2vcf-qxv3-2mgw
NVD — CVE-2025-54417 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23209
NVD — CVE-2025-54417 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54417
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/a19d46be78a9ca1ea474012a10e97bed0d787f57
Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54417?
CVE-2025-54417 is a security vulnerability in Craftcms/cms involving Craft CMS has a theoretical bypass for CVE-2025-23209 under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Craftcms/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.16.3, 5.8.4 across affected packages: craftcms/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2025-54417?
Upgrading to 4.16.3, 5.8.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is craftcms/cms affected?
Yes, craftcms/cms is affected in releases prior to 4.16.3, 5.8.4. Upgrade your dependency to 4.16.3, 5.8.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-54417?
CVE-2025-54417 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-54417?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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