CVE-2026-27198: getformwork formwork · Improper Privilege Management
Affects getformwork formworkSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.4 soon.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade getformwork formwork to 2.3.4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| getformworkformwork | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Immediate upgrade to getformwork version 2.3.4 or later is the primary mitigation to ensure proper role-based authorization enforcement. Until upgrade is possible, restrict editor role assignments and monitor editor accounts closely for suspicious activity. Implement strong authentication and session management to reduce risk of editor account compromise. Conduct audits of existing user accounts to identify and remove any unauthorized admin accounts created via this vulnerability. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block anomalous account creation requests if feasible. Educate administrators and users about the risk of privilege escalation and enforce the principle of least privilege. Regularly review CMS logs for unusual account creation or privilege changes. Consider isolating the CMS environment and limiting network exposure to reduce attack surface.
Description
Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS). In versions 2.0.0 through 2.3.3, the application fails to properly enforce role-based authorization during account creation. Although the system validates that the specified role exists, it does not verify whether the current user has sufficient privileges to assign highly privileged roles such as admin. As a result, an authenticated user with the editor role can create a new account with administrative privileges, leading to full administrative access and complete compromise of the CMS. This issue has been fixed in version 2.3.4.