CVE-2026-72783: Craft CMS 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 Path Traversal via ensurePathIsContained

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Craft CMS versions >= 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 and >= 4.0.0-RC1 before 4.18.2 contain a theoretical path traversal weakness in the ensurePathIsContained function of the Local file system class. The order of operations validates the path before normalization, so normalization could invalidate prior validation assumptions (a desanitization-style issue) and potentially resolve to files outside the intended volume directory. The vendor notes the issue is not directly exploitable and no exploitable scenario has been discovered; the fix is recommended for hardening.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Craft CMS Craft CMS<5.10.6
Craft CMS Craft CMS<4.18.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Craft CMS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Craft CMS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.2

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72783?

The severity of CVE-2026-72783 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72783?

To fix CVE-2026-72783, upgrade to Craft CMS version 5.10.6 or 4.18.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-72783?

CVE-2026-72783 affects Craft CMS versions >= 5.0.0-RC1 before 5.10.6 and >= 4.0.0-RC1 before 4.18.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72783?

CVE-2026-72783 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability.

5

What could be the impact of CVE-2026-72783?

The impact of CVE-2026-72783 could allow unauthorized access to files in the server's filesystem.

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