Craft CMS up to 4.16.5/5.8.6 Twig special elements used in a template engine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Craft CMS up to 4.16.5/5.8.6. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Twig Handler. Performing a manipulation results in improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-57811. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Craft CMS up to 4.16.5/5.8.6. This affects an unknown code block of the component Twig Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. From versions 4.0.0-RC1 to 4.16.5 and 5.0.0-RC1 to 5.8.6, there is a potential remote code execution vulnerability via Twig SSTI (Server-Side Template Injection). This is a follow-up to CVE-2024-52293. This vulnerability has been patched in versions 4.16.6 and 5.8.7.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-57811 since 08/20/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1221 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 4.16.6 or 5.8.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine
CWE: CWE-1336 / CWE-791 / CWE-790
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 4.16.6/5.8.7

Timelineinfo

08/20/2025 CVE reserved
08/25/2025 +5 days Advisory disclosed
08/25/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/04/2025 +9 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-57811 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-57811
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321375

Entryinfo

Created: 08/25/2025 22:24
Updated: 09/04/2025 01:48
Changes: 08/25/2025 22:24 (68), 09/04/2025 01:48 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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