CVE-2026-72785: Authorization bypass · view-only Categories user can modify category structure via structures/move-element
Affects craftcms/cmsSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
CVSS 5.3 Medium : upgrade to 5.10.6 when convenient.
Data as of 13 Sep 2026, 15:02 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.10.6
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NWhat to do
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 5.10.6.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Packagistcraftcms/cms | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade Craft CMS to version 5.10.6 or later where this issue is fixed. No additional mitigation is required once the official fix is applied.
Description
Craft CMS contains an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing users with only viewCategories permission to modify the category structure via the structures/move-element action. This flaw permits reordering and re-parenting categories without saveCategories permission, affecting category URLs and navigation integrity. Verified in version 5.10.5 and related to prior authorization bypasses fixed in earlier versions. No confidentiality or remote code execution impact is present.
References
- github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-xxpx-f366-4xpq (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/eb63721b8476ef53f21d7de53d156eef531cb57d (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/craftcms/cms (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/4.18.2 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/5.10.6 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72785 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/craft-cms-before-authorization-bypass-via-structures-move-element (opens in a new tab)