Critical · published December 17, 2025
🚨 An insecure direct object reference in Pagekit CMS v1.0.18 is a ticket straight to privilege escalation! 🔥 Think of it as a hotel that lets any guest access the concierge desk without checking their room key. An attacker can simply request any user’s privileges and gain access to locked doors they shouldn’t be able to open! This means an attacker could elevate their access to perform unauthorized actions, viewing sensitive information or even altering critical settings. It's a recipe for a data breach disaster! Imagine if a guest could not only access the VIP lounge but also make changes to the hotel's systems.
Think of it as a hotel that lets any guest access the concierge desk without checking their room key. An attacker can simply request any user’s privileges and gain access to locked doors they shouldn’t be able to open! The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate object references to escalate their privileges within the Pagekit CMS. It occurs due to improper authorization checks, enabling a user to access resources meant for others.
This means an attacker could elevate their access to perform unauthorized actions, viewing sensitive information or even altering critical settings. It's a recipe for a data breach disaster! Imagine if a guest could not only access the VIP lounge but also make changes to the hotel's systems. Immediately upgrade to Pagekit CMS version 1.0.19 or higher to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your access controls and ensure they are properly configured to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit user permissions to maintain security integrity. You've got this! With these steps, you can ensure your system remains safe and secure. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| pagekit/pagekit | all versions | — |