CVE-2025-23209
Published: February 20, 2025
Official Description
Craft CMS contains a code injection vulnerability caused by improper validation of the database backup path, ultimately enabling remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Craft CMS Code Injection Vulnerability
Craft CMS contains a code injection vulnerability caused by improper validation of the database backup path, ultimately enabling remote code execution.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Craft CMS is vulnerable to a code injection flaw due to improper validation of the database backup path, which can lead to remote code execution. This high-severity vulnerability has an EPSS score of 0.19128, indicating a significant likelihood of exploitation, and CISA has confirmed its active exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use for remote code execution.
Apply all available security updates for Craft CMS to address the code injection vulnerability. Ensure that database backup paths are strictly validated and user input is properly sanitized.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-23209 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-23209 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-23209 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1