CVE-2025-14700: Arcadia Technology Crafty Controller · Template Injection
Affects Arcadia Technology Crafty ControllerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.9 Critical.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 6.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 93% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubcrafty-controller/craftypkg:github/crafty-controller/craftyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Apply security patches from Arcadia Technology as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly.
- Until patches are released, restrict access to the Crafty Controller Webhook Template component to trusted administrators only, using network segmentation and strict access controls.
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of credential compromise that could enable exploitation.
- Monitor logs and webhook template usage for unusual or unauthorized template expressions indicative of attempted exploitation.
- Conduct regular audits of user accounts and permissions within Crafty Controller to minimize the attack surface.
- Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with rules tailored to detect SSTI patterns.
- Educate administrators about the risks of template injection vulnerabilities and best practices for secure template usage.
- Consider temporary disabling or limiting the webhook template functionality if feasible until a patch is applied.
Description
An input neutralization vulnerability in the Webhook Template component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, authenticated attacker to perform remote code execution via Server Side Template Injection.