CVE-2026-72778: Craft CMS 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 Authenticated RCE via condition.config
Craft CMS versions from 4.0.0-RC1 before 4.18.2 and from 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 contain an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the control panel element-search condition handling. Craft cleanses the outer request-controlled condition array via Component::cleanseConfig(), but Conditions::createCondition() later decodes and merges the JSON string in condition.config without re-running cleanseConfig() on the decoded configuration. Because condition.config is a JSON string during the first cleanse, Yii special config keys such as 'as ...' and 'on ...' can be hidden inside it and, after JSON decoding, are interpreted by Yii as behavior/event configuration during FieldLayout object creation. An attacker with an authenticated control panel session (and a valid CSRF token) can exploit this to execute operating system commands as the PHP/web user.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Craft CMSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.6 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Craft CMSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.18.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72778?
CVE-2026-72778 has a severity rating of high with a score of 8.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72778?
To mitigate CVE-2026-72778, upgrade Craft CMS to version 5.10.6 or later.
What types of attacks is CVE-2026-72778 susceptible to?
CVE-2026-72778 is susceptible to authenticated remote code execution attacks.
Which versions of Craft CMS are affected by CVE-2026-72778?
Craft CMS versions from 4.0.0-RC1 before 4.18.2 and from 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 are affected by CVE-2026-72778.
What components are involved in CVE-2026-72778?
CVE-2026-72778 involves the control panel element-search condition handling within Craft CMS.