Authorization bypass in Kirby dynamic option generation
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-285.
Summary
getkirby Kirby from 4.9.0 before 4.9.6 and from 5.5.0 before 5.6.0 is affected. Improper authorization in OptionsQuery::resolve in the Dynamic Option Generation component lets a key controlled by the user bypass authorization checks (CWE-639). A remote attacker with low privileges can bypass authorization without user interaction, with limited confidentiality impact.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was identified in getkirby Kirby up to 4.9.5/5.5.3. Affected by this issue is the function OptionsQuery::resolve of the file src/Option/OptionsQuery.php of the component Dynamic Option Generation. The manipulation leads to authorization bypass. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Upgrading to version 4.9.6 and 5.6.0 can resolve this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| getkirby | Kirby | 4.9.0; 4.9.1; 4.9.2; 4.9.3; 4.9.4; 4.9.5; 5.5.0; 5.5.1; 5.5.2; 5.5.3 | 4.9.6, 5.6.0 | Patch available | CNA |
- Kirby Vendorgetkirby Affected 4.9.0; 4.9.1; 4.9.2; 4.9.3; 4.9.4; 4.9.5; 5.5.0; 5.5.1; 5.5.2; 5.5.3 Fixed in 4.9.6, 5.6.0 Patch available CNA
Remediation
Upgrade Kirby to version 4.9.6 or 5.6.0, depending on the release line in use.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
- Fix · CNA Kirby (getkirby) Fixed in 4.9.6, 5.6.0
Timeline
- 2026-10-12 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108924
- 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-crvc-58c5-p9vq
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
References
More getkirby vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-17440 An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Profile Image module of Kirby CMS v4.1.0… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2024-17439 An HTML injection vulnerability exists in the Edit Content Layout module of Kirby CMS… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.1
- TI-2026-23396 Kirby CMS through 5.1.4 allows an authenticated user with 'Editor' permissions to cause a… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
- TI-2024-17441 A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Edit Content Layout module of… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.1
- TI-2018-10413 An issue was discovered in Kirby 2.5.12. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
- TI-2024-17438 Kirby CMS v4.1.0 was discovered to contain a reflected self-XSS vulnerability via the URL parameter. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.7
Sources
- CVE-2026-108924 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-108924 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-crvc-58c5-p9vq · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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