CVE-2025-57811: Craftcms/cms Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-crcq-738g-pqvc
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CWE-94 CWE-1336 CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-57811 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Craftcms/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves craft cms potential remote code execution via twig ssti. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.16.6, 5.8.7.

CVE-2025-57811 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-57811
GHSA Identifier GHSA-crcq-738g-pqvc
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-2025-57811

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: 4.16.6 
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 4.16.6
craftcms/cms fixed: 5.8.7 
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 5.8.7
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-2025-57811, 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 4.16.6), 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

Note that users must have administrator access to the Craft Control Panel, and [allowAdminChanges](https://craftcms.com/docs/5.x/reference/config/general.html#allowadminchanges) must be enabled for this to work, which is against Craft CMS' recommendations for any non-dev environment. https://craftcms.com/knowledge-base/securing-craft#set-allowAdminChanges-to-false-in-production Note: This is a follow-up to [GHSA-f3cw-hg6r-chfv](https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-f3cw-hg6r-chfv) Users should update to the patched versions (4.16.6 and 5.8.7) to mitigate the issue. Resources: https://github.com/craftcms/cms/pull/17612

CVE-2025-57811 Affected Craftcms/cms Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.16.65.8.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
craftcms/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.0-RC1
< 4.16.6
4.16.6
craftcms/cms
 Packagist
≥ 5.0.0-RC1
< 5.8.7
5.8.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-f3cw-hg6r-chfv
NVD — CVE-2025-57811 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-57811
Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/pull/17612
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/e77f8a287dcdda41f1724f525d03542f18566cbc
Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-crcq-738g-pqvc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-57811?
CVE-2025-57811 is a security vulnerability in Craftcms/cms involving Craft CMS Potential Remote Code Execution via Twig SSTI under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Craftcms/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.16.6, 5.8.7 across affected packages: craftcms/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2025-57811?
Upgrading to 4.16.6, 5.8.7 (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 4.16.6, 5.8.7. Upgrade your dependency to 4.16.6, 5.8.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-57811?
CVE-2025-57811 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-2025-57811?
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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