CVE-2026-25633 in Statamic
Summary
by MITRE • 02/11/2026
Statamic is a, Laravel + Git powered CMS designed for building websites. Prior to 5.73.6 and 6.2.5, users without permission to view assets are able are able to download them and view their metadata. Logged-out users and users without permission to access the control panel are unable to take advantage of this. This has been fixed in 5.73.6 and 6.2.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/11/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-25633 affects Statamic content management systems, specifically versions prior to 5.73.6 and 6.2.5, where unauthorized access to asset files occurs due to insufficient access control mechanisms. This represents a critical security flaw in the permission system that governs asset visibility and download capabilities within the CMS framework. The vulnerability enables users who lack proper authorization to bypass access restrictions and retrieve asset metadata and content, creating a significant risk for organizations relying on Statamic for content management and digital asset storage.
The technical implementation of this flaw stems from inadequate validation of user permissions when accessing asset resources within the Laravel-based CMS architecture. The vulnerability manifests when users without explicit permission to view specific assets attempt to access them through direct download mechanisms or metadata retrieval functions. This issue directly relates to CWE-284, which addresses improper access control, and demonstrates how insufficient authorization checks can lead to unauthorized data exposure. The flaw exists in the asset handling logic where the system fails to properly verify user credentials and role-based access controls before granting access to file resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized file access, as it potentially exposes sensitive organizational data to individuals who should not have access to such resources. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to download confidential documents, images, or other digital assets that are intended to remain restricted to authorized personnel only. The risk is particularly concerning for organizations that store proprietary content, client data, or sensitive business information within their Statamic installations. This vulnerability effectively undermines the security model of the CMS by allowing unauthorized access to content that should be protected by the system's permission structure, creating potential data leakage scenarios and compliance violations.
The mitigation for this vulnerability requires immediate upgrade to Statamic versions 5.73.6 or 6.2.5, which contain the necessary access control fixes. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive audits of their asset permissions and review existing user access controls to ensure proper segregation of duties. Security teams should implement monitoring for unauthorized asset access attempts and consider implementing additional access logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. The fix addresses the core permission validation issue by strengthening the authorization checks within the asset handling components, ensuring that only properly authenticated and authorized users can access restricted resources. This vulnerability highlights the importance of continuous security assessment and proper access control implementation in web-based content management systems, particularly those built on frameworks like Laravel where permission handling can be complex and prone to oversight.