CVE-2026-7879 Details
Description
In Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below, the submit_password() method in concrete/controllers/single_page/download_file.php allows unauthorized file access since downloading permission-restricted files bypasses the view_file permission check. Files without passwords can be downloaded and any user who knows a file's password can download a password protected file regardless of whether they have permission to access the file. The Concrete CMS security team gave this vulnerability a CVSS v.4.0 score of 6.3 with vector CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N. Thanks Youssef Eid for reporting
A vulnerability in Concrete CMS versions through 9.5.0 allows unauthorized access to files through the `submit_password()` method in the download file controller. The issue arises because the permission check for downloading files is improperly implemented. Files that are password-protected can be downloaded by any user who knows the password, regardless of their permission to access the file. Additionally, files without passwords can be downloaded freely. This vulnerability bypasses the `view_file` permission check, leading to unauthorized file access.
Users should upgrade to Concrete CMS version 9.5.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://documentation.concretecms.org/9-x/developers/introduction/version-history/951-release-notes | ConcreteCMS | Release Notes |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | ConcreteCMS |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| concretecms concrete cms | < 9.5.1 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | ConcreteCMS |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 22, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | ConcreteCMS |