Craft CMS's Missing Authorization in GraphQL Address Resolver Allows Cross-Scope PII Disclosure
### Summary The GraphQL Address element resolver (src/gql/resolvers/elements/Address.php) performs no schema scope filtering on top-level queries. A GraphQL API token scoped to a single low-privilege user group can read every address in the system, including addresses belonging to users in groups the token has no authorization to access. This expos...
CVSS 7.5 LOW. SENTINEL APEX recommends immediate patch evaluation. Intelligence from 1 confirmed source(s).
📋 Executive Summary
CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX has confirmed a LOW-tier threat intelligence signal for CVE-2026-44010 affecting composer craftcms/cms. Composite threat score: 43/100. Intelligence corroborated across 1 source(s): github_advisories. CVSS base score: 7.5. Exploitation probability assessed as HIGH based on vulnerability characteristics.
⚠️ Business Impact Analysis
- ⚠️ Privilege escalation — local attacker can become SYSTEM/root
🔗 Attack Chain Analysis
Step-by-step attack chain based on observed TTPs and vulnerability characteristics:
| # | Phase | Attacker Action | MITRE |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Reconnaissance | Attacker identifies exposed craftcms/cms instances via Shodan, Censys, or targeted scanning | TA0043 |
2 |
Initial Access | Unauthenticated exploitation — no credentials required. Single HTTP request sufficient | T1190 |
3 |
Privilege Escalation | Local privilege escalation to SYSTEM/root for full control | T1068 |
4 |
Persistence | Backdoor, scheduled task, or new admin account created for persistent access | T1053 |
5 |
Command & Control | Attacker establishes persistent C2 channel using HTTPS or DNS tunneling | T1071 |
6 |
Impact / Objectives | Intellectual property theft, espionage, cryptomining, or preparation for future attack stage | T1657 |
⚠ Deep Dive Analysis
This high-severity vulnerability in composer craftcms/cms (CVSS 7.5) represents a significant attack surface. SENTINEL APEX assesses exploitation to be technically feasible with moderate effort. Organizations running craftcms/cms in internet-facing or privileged positions face immediate risk.
SENTINEL APEX URGENCY: ELEVATED. Score: 43/100 LOW. Patch before exploitation activity begins.
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
| Category | Mapping |
|---|---|
| Primary Tactic | Privilege Escalation |
| Primary Technique | T1068 — Exploitation for Privilege Escalation |
| Sub-Technique | T1134 — Access Token Manipulation |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-862 |
| Intel Type | 🔴 CVE ANALYSIS |
| Source(s) | github_advisories |
🔴 CVE Reference
| CVE ID | Reference | Score |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-44010 | NVD → | 7.5 |
| CVE-2026-44010 | NVD → | 7.5 |
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🛡️ SOC Response Playbook
- 1IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Identify all instances of craftcms/cms in your environment via CMDB/asset inventory
- 2IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Apply vendor patch — no maintenance window exception for LOW threats
- 3IMMEDIATE (1-2hr): If no patch available: implement WAF rules, ACLs, or network-level compensating controls
- 4SHORT-TERM (2-4hr): Deploy Sigma detection rule to SIEM — validate alert generation in test environment
- 5SHORT-TERM (4-8hr): Review logs for exploitation indicators (anomalous craftcms/cms requests, error spikes)
- 6SHORT-TERM (8-24hr): Hunt for post-exploitation: new admin accounts, scheduled tasks, lateral movement
- 7MONITOR: Subscribe to composer security advisories for patch updates
- 8ONGOING: Track SENTINEL APEX intelligence feed for follow-on campaigns targeting craftcms/cms
📎 Intelligence References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-gj2p-p9m4-c8gw
- github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-gj2p-p9m4-c8gw
- github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/834b2cf61ad0dcee9b03add44ed402ebf18db12
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-gj2p-p9m4-c8gw
- 📌 NVD — CVE-2026-44010
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Report ID: SENTINEL-CVE-2026-44010-2026-05-06 | Priority: 43/100 LOW | Sources: 1
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