CVE-2026-25759
Stored XSS in Statmatic CMS Enables Super Admin Account Creation
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-18
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| statamic | statamic | From 6.0.0 (inc) to 6.2.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Statamic, a Laravel and Git powered content management system. It affects versions from 6.0.0 to before 6.2.3. Authenticated users who have content creation permissions and access to the control panel can inject malicious JavaScript code into content titles. This malicious code executes when viewed by users with higher privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can be exploited to execute malicious JavaScript in the context of higher-privileged users, potentially allowing attackers to create super admin accounts. This can lead to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, and compromise of the entire system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Statamic to version 6.2.3 or later, where the stored XSS issue in content titles has been fixed.
Additionally, restrict content creation permissions to trusted users only, as exploitation requires authenticated users with content creation rights.