How severe is GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg?

GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg has a CVSS score of 4.8/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg?

GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg affects the following packages: craftcms/cms (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg?

The records we use list no patched version of craftcms/cms for GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for craftcms/cms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 4 known exploit references for GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg?

GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 3.7%, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg?

GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg was published on May 14, 2022 and was last updated on April 25, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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MEDIUM severity

Craft CMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS) VulnerabilityGHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg

MEDIUM

GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg is a medium-severity (CVSS 4.8) Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in craftcms/cms. 4 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Also known asCVE-2018-20418

Published

May 14, 2022

Updated

Apr 25, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

4 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 5, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

3.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs90th percentile — riskier than 90% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘craftcms/cms

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

index.php?p=admin/actions/entries/save-entry in Craft CMS 3.0.25 allows XSS by saving a new title from the console tab.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`craftcms/cms`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

craft cmscraftcms

1 version

3.0.25

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-46054webappsphp

Craft CMS 3.0.25 - Cross-Site Scripting

by Raif Berkay Dincel · Dec 27, 2018

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for craftcms/cms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of craftcms/cms for GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

`index.php?p=admin/actions/entries/save-entry` in Craft CMS 3.0.25 allows XSS by saving a new title from the console tab.

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CVSS Score

4.8/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CWE Classification

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Weaponization

No Nuclei template or Metasploit module yet. 4 public proof-of-concept references are listed on this page.

OpenSSF Scorecard

Package health score

cms

5.4/10

Maintained10/10

Code-Review0/10

Branch-Protection3/10

Assessed Nov 2, 2026

Timeline

First exploit

Dec 27, 2018

Disclosed

May 14, 2022

Last updated

Apr 25, 2024

Identifiers

GHSA-72pf-cvwq-vgqg

References

Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2018 20418 Webgithub.com · Craft CMS 3.0.25 Cross Site Scripting Webweb.archive.org · craft cms 3 0 25 cross site scripting vulnerability Webexploit-db.com Packagegithub.com · cms

Related vulnerabilities

This CVE is medium severity; 7 of 8 other CVEs affecting craftcms/cms are rated as high or higher (top: critical).

GHSA-wg23-69c2-gjc8CVE-2026-72778GHSA-2rp4-x2j7-qmccCVE-2026-72782CVE-2026-72783CVE-2026-72779CVE-2026-14793CVE-2026-72781

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedApr 25, 2024