Redaxo core up to 5.21.4 Package Management rex_api_package authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Redaxo core up to 5.21.4. Affected is the function rex_api_package of the component Package Management. The manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-116893. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Redaxo core up to 5.21.4. This issue affects the function rex_api_package of the component Package Management. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

REDAXO core before 5.21.5 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the rex_api_package API function that lets non-admin backend users manage packages with only a valid CSRF token. Attackers holding a token, such as demoted admins with active sessions, can uninstall system addons like structure (dropping their database tables), deactivate, install, or activate packages, and delete non-system packages.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-116893 since 10/27/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 5.21.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: core 5.21.5

Timelineinfo

10/27/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/27/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-116893 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-116893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-427151

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2026 12:17
Changes: 10/27/2026 12:17 (77)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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