CVE-2026-33171: Statamic/cms Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qm7r-wwq7-6f85
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-33171 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Statamic/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves statamic has a path traversal in file dictionary fieldtype. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.7.0, 5.73.14.

CVE-2026-33171 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-33171
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qm7r-wwq7-6f85
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Statamic/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-33171

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Statamic/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.

statamic/cms fixed: 6.7.0 
Upgrade statamic/cms to 6.7.0
statamic/cms fixed: 5.73.14 
Upgrade statamic/cms to 5.73.14
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 statamic/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-33171, inspect your project dependencies for Statamic/cms:

inspect dependencies for statamic/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Statamic/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.7.0), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Statamic/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

### Impact Authenticated Control Panel users could read arbitrary `.json`, `.yaml`, and `.csv` files from the server by manipulating the file dictionary's `filename` configuration parameter in the fieldtype's endpoint. ### Patches This has been fixed in 5.73.14 and 6.7.0.

CVE-2026-33171 Affected Statamic/cms Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.7.05.73.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
statamic/cms
 Packagist
≥ 6.0.0-alpha.1
< 6.7.0
6.7.0
statamic/cms
 Packagist
< 5.73.14
5.73.14

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/statamic/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-qm7r-wwq7-6f85
NVD — CVE-2026-33171 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33171
Statamic/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/statamic/cms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33171?
CVE-2026-33171 is a security vulnerability in Statamic/cms involving Statamic has a path traversal in file dictionary fieldtype under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Statamic/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.7.0, 5.73.14 across affected packages: statamic/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2026-33171?
Upgrading to 6.7.0, 5.73.14 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is statamic/cms affected?
Yes, statamic/cms is affected in releases prior to 6.7.0, 5.73.14. Upgrade your dependency to 6.7.0, 5.73.14 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-33171?
CVE-2026-33171 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-33171?
CVE-2026-33171 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-33171?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for statamic/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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