CVE-2026-61873

What it is

Grav before 9.1.8 contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability in the Form plugin's process.save.filename parameter, which is validated against path traversal before Twig processing but never re-validated after rendering. Attackers can submit form data containing path traversal sequences that are processed through Twig templates, allowing them to write arbitrary files including PHP webshells to the web root or other sensitive directories.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-15 12:18 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-24 21:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-07-15 12:18 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-24 21:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-73

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High