CVE-2026-21896

MEDIUM

Kirby < 5.2.2 - Incorrect Authorization

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

Kirby is an open-source content management system. From versions 5.0.0 to 5.2.1, Kirby is missing permission checks in the content changes API. This vulnerability affects all Kirby sites where user permissions are configured to prevent specific role(s) from performing write actions, specifically by disabling the update permission with the intent to prevent modifications to site content. This vulnerability does not affect those who have not altered the deviated from default user permissions. This issue has been patched in version 5.2.2.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.7
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 8.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (2)
getkirby/cms 5.0.0 - 5.2.2Packagist
getkirby/kirby 5.0.0 - 5.2.2
Published Jan 08, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026