CVE-2025-68456
CriticalSummary
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In versions 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.20 and 3.0.0 through 4.16.16, unauthenticated users can trigger database backup operations via specific admin actions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion or information disclosure. Users should update to the patched versions (5.8.21 and 4.16.17) to mitigate the issue. Craft 3 users should update to the latest Craft 4 and 5 releases, which include the fixes.
Risk Assessment
Unauthenticated users can overload the system or gain access to sensitive data, potentially leading to service disruption or information leakage.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update immediately to version 5.8.21 or 4.16.17 (or later), and for Craft 3 users to migrate to the latest Craft 4 and 5 releases.
Original NVD description (English source)
Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. In versions 5.0.0-RC1 through 5.8.20 and 3.0.0 through 4.16.16, unauthenticated users can trigger database backup operations via specific admin actions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion or information disclosure. Users should update to the patched versions (5.8.21 and 4.16.17) to mitigate the issue. Craft 3 users should update to the latest Craft 4 and 5 releases, which include the fixes.