CVE-2026-42174 Details
Description
Kirby is an open-source content management system. Prior to versions 4.9.0 and 5.4.0, user avatar creation, replacement and deletion are not gated by user update permissions. This issue has been patched in versions 4.9.0 and 5.4.0.
A vulnerability exists in Kirby, an open-source content management system, prior to versions 4.9.0 and 5.4.0, allowing authenticated users to create, replace, or delete user avatars without the necessary permissions. This issue arises because avatar management is not properly restricted by user update permissions. The vulnerability can be exploited by users whose roles lack the 'user.update' or 'users.update' permissions, and it can lead to unauthorized changes in user profiles.
Users can upgrade to Kirby versions 4.9.0 or 5.4.0, both of which include the necessary permission checks for avatar management. Instructions for downloading these versions are available on the Kirby GitHub releases page.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 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-39cp-6679-8xv2 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing 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
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 18, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |