CVE-2026-8140: Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below is vulnerable to CSRF on download() in the package install controller

Published May 21, 2026
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Updated

Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below does not validate a CSRF token before processing requests to /dashboard/extend/install/download/<remoteId>. The download() method in concrete/controllers/singlepage/dashboard/extend/install.php checks only the canInstallPackages() permission before fetching a remote marketplace package and writing it to the server's DIRPACKAGES directory. Because the endpoint is a state-changing GET route with no token enforcement, an attacker who can cause an authenticated administrator to visit a crafted page can force an arbitrary marketplace package to be downloaded. In order to be vulnerable, the victim must be passing canInstallPackages() and the site must be connected to the Concrete marketplace. The Concrete CMS security team gave this vulnerability a CVSS v.4.0 score of 7.5 with vector CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N. Thanks  https://github.com/maru1009  for reporting.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Concrete CMS Concrete CMS<=9.5.0
ConcreteCMS Concrete CMS<=9.5.0

Event History

May 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 23, 58372
Event
via FIRST·05:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8140?

The severity of CVE-2026-8140 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8140?

To fix CVE-2026-8140, update to a patched version of Concrete CMS that includes CSRF token validation.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8140?

CVE-2026-8140 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting Concrete CMS.

4

What can be affected by CVE-2026-8140?

CVE-2026-8140 can allow unauthorized access to the download method in the Concrete CMS package install controller.

5

What versions are impacted by CVE-2026-8140?

Concrete CMS versions 9.5.0 and below are impacted by CVE-2026-8140.

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