CVE-2026-116898

REDAXO before 5.21.4 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the media pool bulk move that checks only target category permission, ignoring the source category. Authenticated backend users with permission for one media category can move files from restricted categories into it, then silently replace their contents site-wide.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/redaxo/core/security/advisories/GHSA-j9mx-x52f-48cw
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/redaxo-before-5.21.4-missing-authorization-in-media-pool-bulk-move

Configurations

No configuration.

History

27 Oct 2026, 11:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-27 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-27 15:05

NVD link : CVE-2026-116898

Mitre link : CVE-2026-116898

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-116898

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-639

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

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