CVE-2020-25802: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio
Summary
CVE-2020-25802: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio. Affects org.craftercms:crafter-studio across 2 version ranges.
>= 3.0, < 3.0.27
>= 3.1, < 3.1.7
Fixed in 3.0.27 or 3.1.7, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
Background
Crafter Studio is a component of Crafter CMS, an open-source content management system. It provides a web-based interface for developers to manage and create content. The vulnerability in question allows authenticated developers to execute OS commands via Groovy scripting. This vulnerability affects versions of Crafter CMS 3.0 prior to 3.0.27 and 3.1 prior to 3.1.7.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from improper control of dynamically-managed code resources in Crafter Studio. Authenticated developers can exploit this vulnerability by executing OS commands through Groovy scripting. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential compromise of the underlying system. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 4.3.1 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
-
>= 3.0, < 3.0.273.0.27 -
>= 3.1, < 3.1.73.1.7
Tip — Not sure which release line you're on? Vulert can find the fix for the version you are using. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the fixed versions of Crafter CMS.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio allows authenticated developers to execute OS commands via Groovy scripting, posing a significant security risk. It is crucial to upgrade to the fixed versions of Crafter CMS to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for org.craftercms:crafter-studio →
FAQ
Crafter CMS is an open-source content management system that allows developers to manage and create content through a web-based interface.
Crafter Studio is a component of Crafter CMS that provides a web-based interface for developers to manage and create content.
This vulnerability allows authenticated developers to execute OS commands via Groovy scripting, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and compromise of the underlying system.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 7.2, indicating a high severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to the fixed versions of Crafter CMS (3.0.27 or later for version 3.0, and 3.1.7 or later for version 3.1).
References
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for org.craftercms:crafter-studio.
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
