CVE-2026-27939: statamic cms · Improper Authentication
Affects statamic cmsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 6.4.0 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.4.0
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 27 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 statamic cms to 6.4.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| statamiccms | Affected
| Fixed in
|
GitHubstatamic/cmspkg:github/statamic/cmsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately upgrade Statamic CMS installations to version 6.4.0 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Until patching is possible, restrict control panel access to trusted users only and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of account compromise. Conduct thorough audits of user permissions to ensure the principle of least privilege is applied, minimizing the impact if an account is compromised. Monitor control panel access logs for unusual or unauthorized activities that could indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implement network-level protections such as IP whitelisting or VPN access for the CMS control panel to limit exposure. Regularly review and update CMS software and dependencies to address future vulnerabilities promptly.
Description
Statmatic is a Laravel and Git powered content management system (CMS). Starting in version 6.0.0 and prior to version 6.4.0, Authenticated Control Panel users may under certain conditions obtain elevated privileges without completing the intended verification step. This can allow access to sensitive operations and, depending on the user’s existing permissions, may lead to privilege escalation. This has been fixed in 6.4.0.