CVE-2026-8238: Concrete5/concrete5 Concrete CMS Is Vulnerable To Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qv3x-mffx-9gw8
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-8238 is a MODERATE concrete cms is vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Concrete5/concrete5 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves concrete cms is vulnerable to idor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.5.1.

CVE-2026-8238 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-8238
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qv3x-mffx-9gw8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Concrete5/concrete5
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-8238

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Concrete5/concrete5 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

concrete5/concrete5 fixed: 9.5.1 
Upgrade concrete5/concrete5 to 9.5.1
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 concrete5/concrete5

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-8238, inspect your project dependencies for Concrete5/concrete5:

inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Concrete5/concrete5 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 9.5.1), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Concrete5/concrete5, 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

Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below is vulnerable to IDOR. The '/ccm/frontend/conversations/message_page' endpoint returns the full content of any conversation message. An unauthenticated attacker can enumerate all conversation messages, including messages from restricted pages, member-only areas, and the moderation queue. File attachments with download URLs are also exposed. 

CVE-2026-8238 Affected Concrete5/concrete5 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
concrete5/concrete5
 Packagist
< 9.5.1
9.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2026-8238 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8238
documentation.concretecms.org/9-x/developers/intr... WEB
https://documentation.concretecms.org/9-x/developers/introduction/version-history/951-release-notes
Concrete5/concrete5 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8238?
CVE-2026-8238 is a security vulnerability in Concrete5/concrete5 involving Concrete CMS is vulnerable to IDOR under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Concrete5/concrete5 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.5.1 across affected packages: concrete5/concrete5.
What version fixes CVE-2026-8238?
Upgrading to 9.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is concrete5/concrete5 affected?
Yes, concrete5/concrete5 is affected in releases prior to 9.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 9.5.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-8238?
CVE-2026-8238 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-8238?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5'. 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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  "id" : "GHSA-qv3x-mffx-9gw8",
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  }, {
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    "nvd_published_at" : "2026-05-21T22:16:49Z"
  }
}