CVE-2026-33159

CVE-2026-33159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Craftcms Craft Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Description

Craft CMS is a content management system (CMS). From version 4.0.0-RC1 to before version 4.17.8 and from version 5.0.0-RC1 to before version 5.9.14, guest users can access Config Sync updater index, obtain signed data, and execute state-changing Config Sync actions (regenerate-yaml, apply-yaml-changes) without authentication. This issue has been patched in versions 4.17.8 and 5.9.14.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-33159?
Craft CMS is a content management system (CMS). From version 4.0.0-RC1 to before version 4.17.8 and from version 5.0.0-RC1 to before version 5.9.14, guest users can access Config Sync updater index, obtain signed data, and execute state-changing Config Sync actions (regenerate-yaml, apply-yaml-changes) without authentication. This issue has been patched in versions 4.17.8 and 5.9.14.
How severe is CVE-2026-33159?
CVE-2026-33159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-33159 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33159?
CVE-2026-33159 primarily affects Craftcms Craft Cms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33159?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-33159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-33159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14938.
When was CVE-2026-33159 published?
CVE-2026-33159 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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