CVE-2026-33161

CVE-2026-33161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Craftcms Craft Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

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, a low-privileged authenticated user can call assets/image-editor with the ID of a private asset they cannot view and still receive editor response data, including focalPoint. The endpoint returns private editing metadata without per-asset authorization validation. This issue has been patched in versions 4.17.8 and 5.9.14.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-33161?
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, a low-privileged authenticated user can call assets/image-editor with the ID of a private asset they cannot view and still receive editor response data, including focalPoint. The endpoint returns private editing metadata without per-asset authorization validation. This issue has been patched in versions 4.17.8 and 5.9.14.
How severe is CVE-2026-33161?
CVE-2026-33161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-33161 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33161?
CVE-2026-33161 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-2026-33161?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-33161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-33161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14942.
When was CVE-2026-33161 published?
CVE-2026-33161 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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