CVE-2025-66294: grav Code Injection — Exploit & Fix

Description

Grav is a file-based Web platform. Prior to 1.8.0-beta.27, a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability exists in Grav that allows authenticated attackers with editor permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the server and, under certain conditions, may also be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. This vulnerability stems from weak regex validation in the cleanDangerousTwig method. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.8.0-beta.27.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

CWE-1336 CWE-1336

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
getgrav	grav	1.7.48 — 1.8.0
getgrav	grav	All
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References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/getgrav/grav/commit/e37259527d9c1deb6200f8967197a9fa587c6458 https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-662m-56v4-3r8f

Exploits

https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-662m-56v4-3r8f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-66294? +

Grav is a file-based Web platform. Prior to 1.8.0-beta.27, a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability exists in Grav that allows authenticated attackers with editor permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the server and, under certain conditions, may also be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. This vulnerability stems from weak regex validation in the cleanDangerousTwig method. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.8.0-beta.27. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-66294? +

CVE-2025-66294 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-66294? +

CVE-2025-66294 affects products from getgrav, specifically: grav. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-66294? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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