Craft CMS Code Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2025-32432)

Craft CMS contains a code injection vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Published Apr 25, 2025 · Updated May 29, 2026

Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, partial service disruption. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-04-03 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Code Injection (CWE-94) vulnerability in Craft CMS Craft CMS. Craft is a flexible, user-friendly CMS for creating custom digital experiences on the web and beyond. Starting from version 3.0.0-RC1 to before 3.9.15, 4.0.0-RC1 to before 4.14.15, and 5.0.0-RC1 to before 5.6.17, Craft is vulnerable to remote code execution. This is a high-impact, low-complexity attack vector. This issue has been patched in versions 3.9.15, 4.14.15, and 5.6.17, and is an additional fix for CVE-2023-41892. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running craft cms: 3.0.0 ≤ v < 3.9.15, 4.0.0 ≤ v < 4.14.15, 5.0.0 ≤ v < 5.6.17

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://sensepost.com/blog/2025/investigating-an-in-the-wild-campaign-using-rce-in-craftcms/

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.