REDAXO core before 5.21.5 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the rex_api_package API function that lets
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium : upgrade to 5.21.5 when convenient.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.21.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade core and redaxo/core to 5.21.5.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| redaxocore | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubredaxo/corepkg:github/redaxo/coreOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in REDAXO core version 5.21.5 and later. Users should upgrade to version 5.21.5 or above to remediate this vulnerability. Until upgraded, restrict access to valid CSRF tokens and monitor for unauthorized package management activities.
Description
REDAXO core versions prior to 5.21.5 have a missing authorization vulnerability in the rex_api_package API function. This flaw allows non-admin backend users who possess a valid CSRF token to manage packages, including uninstalling system addons, deactivating, installing, activating, or deleting packages. Attackers with such tokens, for example demoted admins with active sessions, can cause significant disruption such as dropping database tables of system addons.
References
- github.com/redaxo/core/security/advisories/GHSA-fw98-549m-whxx (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-116893 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/redaxo/core/commit/bd96cf27c2ab919b8320264c9f5502753aa82f28 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/redaxo-core-before-5.21.5-missing-authorization-in-rex-api-package-api (opens in a new tab)