CVE-2026-79989: craftcms cms Improper Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-79989 is a high (CVSS 8.7) Improper Authorization vulnerability in craftcms cms. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 02-09-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-09-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The vulnerability allows any authenticated user to change their own password without providing the current password or having an active elevated session. It also allows the attacker to change other users’ passwords if the attacker’s account has Edit users permission (which doesn’t allow changing others’ passwords) and lacks Administrate users permission (which is required to change others’ passwords).

• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.