Contao does not properly manage privileges for page and article fields
Impact
Under certain conditions, back end users may be able to edit fields of pages and articles without having the necessary permissions.
Source excerpt · OSVUnder certain conditions, back end users may be able to edit fields of pages and articles without having the necessary permissions.
Affected packages
Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.
| Affected range | Recorded fix |
|---|---|
| From 5.3.0 before 5.3.38Ecosystem versions | 5.3.38 |
| From 5.4.0-RC1 before 5.6.1Ecosystem versions | 5.6.1 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-qqfq-7cpp-hcqj
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| Affected range | Recorded fix |
|---|---|
| From 5.3.0 before 5.3.38Ecosystem versions | 5.3.38 |
| From 5.4.0-RC1 before 5.6.1Ecosystem versions | 5.6.1 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-qqfq-7cpp-hcqj
View original version evidence (82 explicit versions)
Original source description
Impact
Under certain conditions, back end users may be able to edit fields of pages and articles without having the necessary permissions.
Patches
Update to Contao 5.3.38 or 5.6.1.
Workarounds
None.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, open an issue in contao/contao.
References
- Security advisory github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-qqfq-7cpp-hcqj
- Security advisory nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-57759
- Patch github.com/contao/contao/commit/80ee7db12d55ad979d9b1b180f273d4e2668851f
- Security advisory contao.org/en/security-advisories/improper-privilege-management-for-page-and-article-fields
- Source reference github.com/contao/contao