CVE-2026-7881: Concrete5/concrete5 Concrete CMS Is Subject To Insecure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-chfm-cm6h-q5x7
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CWE-639
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-7881 is a MODERATE concrete cms is subject to insecure vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Concrete5/concrete5 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves concrete cms is subject to insecure direct object reference (idor) in the express entry detail block. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.5.1.

CVE-2026-7881 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-7881
GHSA Identifier GHSA-chfm-cm6h-q5x7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Concrete5/concrete5
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-7881

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-2026-7881, 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. 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 subject to Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the Express Entry Detail block via the exEntryID parameter. This IDOR leads to unauthorized access to all Express form submissions. The Concrete CMS security team thanks Tristan Madani for reporting this issue.

CVE-2026-7881 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-2026-7881 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7881
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-2026-7881?
CVE-2026-7881 is a security vulnerability in Concrete5/concrete5 involving Concrete CMS is subject to Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the Express Entry Detail block under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Concrete5/concrete5 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.5.1 across affected packages: concrete5/concrete5.
What version fixes CVE-2026-7881?
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-2026-7881?
CVE-2026-7881 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-7881?
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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