CVE-2026-57852: Authentication Bypass via Null Short-Circuit in Grav CMS Scheduler Webhook Token Check

Published Jul 20, 2026
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Updated

Grav CMS scheduler-webhook plugin contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger configured scheduled jobs by exploiting a short-circuit logic flaw in the webhook token validation. Attackers can send a single unauthenticated POST request to the scheduler webhook endpoint to execute all configured scheduled jobs or target a specific job, causing unintended execution of operator-defined commands under the web server process user.

Other sources

Grav CMS's scheduler-webhook plugin contains an authentication bypass in the webhook token check. When the webhook feature is enabled but no webhookToken is configured, a compound conditional short-circuits and skips token validation, so an unauthenticated remote attacker who can reach POST /scheduler/webhook can trigger the operator's already-configured scheduled jobs by sending a single request. The primitive is triggering-existing-jobs, not attacker-chosen command execution: the attacker controls when the jobs run and which one runs (via ?job=), but does not control what the jobs do. Code execution follows only when the operator has configured a job that shells out, and even then the attacker controls timing rather than payload. Not a default-install issue: reaching the endpoint requires the separate scheduler-webhook GPM plugin to be installed, scheduler.modern.webhook.enabled to be true (default false), and no webhookToken to be configured; a stock Grav or Grav-Admin install exposes nothing here.

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Affected Software

1 affected component
Grav Grav CMS scheduler-webhook plugin

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable the scheduler webhook feature unless it is required; the vulnerable endpoint is exposed only when this setting is true.

    Grav CMS scheduler-webhook plugin scheduler.modern.webhook.enabled = false

Event History

Jul 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-57852?

The severity of CVE-2026-57852 is rated as medium with a score of 5.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-57852?

To fix CVE-2026-57852, update to the latest version of the Grav CMS scheduler-webhook plugin that contains the required security patches.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-57852?

CVE-2026-57852 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the Grav CMS scheduler-webhook plugin.

4

Can CVE-2026-57852 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-57852 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-57852 have on affected systems?

CVE-2026-57852 allows attackers to trigger configured scheduled jobs, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on affected Grav CMS systems.

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