Is CVE-2025-68456 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-68456 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-68456 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-68456 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-68456?

CVE-2025-68456 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-68456

CWE-202Published: January 5, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-68456 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.