craftcms — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 153

Craft CMS is a PHP-based content management system designed for developers and agencies to build custom websites and applications. With 89 recorded Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), the platform has historically been susceptible to critical security flaws, including remote code execution, cross-site scripting, and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. These issues often stem from improper input validation, insecure deserialization, and flawed access control mechanisms within the application’s core and third-party plugins. While the development team actively releases security patches, the high volume of past incidents highlights the risks associated with complex plugin ecosystems and legacy codebases. Users must prioritize regular updates and rigorous code audits to mitigate these threats. The platform’s flexibility comes with the responsibility of maintaining strict security hygiene, as unpatched instances remain vulnerable to exploitation by automated scanners and targeted attackers seeking administrative access or data exfiltration.