CVE-2026-44200: Wagtail: Improper permission handling when copying pages
Impact
A CMS user with limited access to pages could copy a page they don't have access to to an area of the site they do. Once copied, they'd be able to view its contents, and potentially publish it. Permissions were correctly checked for the copy destination, but not for the source page.
Patches
Patched versions have been released as Wagtail 7.0.7 and 7.3.2. The new 7.4 LTS feature release also incorporates this fix.
Workarounds
No workaround is available.
Acknowledgements
Wagtail thanks independent security researcher Sanjok Karki @thesanjok for reporting this issue.
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Other sources
Wagtail is an open source content management system built on Django. Prior to 7.0.7, 7.3.2, and 7.4, a CMS user with limited access to pages could copy a page they don't have access to to an area of the site they do. Once coped, they'd be able to view its contents, and potentially publish it. Permissions were correctly checked for the copy destination, but not for the source page. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.0.7, 7.3.2, and 7.4.
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Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44200?
The severity of CVE-2026-44200 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive content.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44200?
To fix CVE-2026-44200, upgrade to Wagtail version 7.3.2 or higher, or to version 7.0.7 if using an earlier version.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-44200?
Any Wagtail users utilizing versions below 7.3.2 or 7.0.7 are affected by CVE-2026-44200.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2026-44200?
CVE-2026-44200 affects systems using the Wagtail CMS framework with specific versions that lack proper permission checks.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-44200?
The potential consequences of CVE-2026-44200 include unauthorized viewing and publishing of restricted content by users with limited access.