CVE-2026-41325 Details
Description
Kirby is an open-source content management system. Kirby's user permissions control which user role is allowed to perform specific actions to content models in the CMS. These permissions are defined for each role in the user blueprint (`site/blueprints/users/...`). It is also possible to customize the permissions for each target model in the model blueprints (such as in `site/blueprints/pages/...`) using the `options` feature. The permissions and options together control the authorization of user actions. Kirby provides the `pages.create`, `files.create` and `users.create` permissions (among others). These permissions can again be set in the user blueprint and/or in the blueprint of the target model via `options`. Prior to versions 4.9.0 and 5.4.0, Kirby allowed to override the `options` during the creation of pages, files and users by injecting custom dynamic blueprint configuration into the model data. The injected `options` could include `'create' => true`, which then caused an override of the permissions and options configured by the site developer in the user and model blueprints. The problem has been patched in Kirby 4.9.0 and Kirby 5.4.0. The patched versions have updated the normalization code that is used during the creation of pages, files and users to include a filter for the `blueprint` property. This prevents the injection of dynamic blueprint configuration into the creation request.
A vulnerability exists in Kirby CMS versions through 4.8.0 and 5.0.0-5.3.3, allowing authenticated users to bypass permission checks when creating pages, files, or users. This issue arises from the ability to inject custom dynamic blueprint options that override the default permissions set by the site developer. The vulnerability can be exploited by users whose roles do not have the 'create' permission for pages, files, or users, effectively allowing unauthorized actions and privilege escalation.
Users can upgrade to Kirby 4.9.0 or 5.4.0, both of which include the necessary patch. Instructions for downloading these versions are available on the Kirby GitHub releases page.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/releases/tag/4.9.0 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/releases/tag/5.4.0 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/getkirby/kirby/security/advisories/GHSA-6gqr-mx34-wh8r | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| getkirby kirby | < 4.9.0 >= 5.0.0, < 5.4.0 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |