Vulnerability Intelligence Report
REDAXO before 5.21.3 CSRF Token Bypass via users/users Privilege Escalation
CVE-2026-117536
REDAXO before 5.21.3 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the backend user administration page (users/users) because the CSRF token check only runs when the save parameter is set, while the update path triggered by FUNC_UPDATE does not require it. Attackers can lure a logged-in backend user with the users[] permission to a crafted GET link to grant administrator rights, deactivate accounts, or lock out the sole administrator.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.6
HIGH
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-352 ↗Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| redaxo | core | 0 < 5.21.3 (affected), 5.21.3 (unaffected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
GitHub Advisory
Vulnerability Class
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | VulnCheck · Bug Bounty Provider · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-10-27T10:33:39 |
| Published | 2026-10-27T10:59:31 |
| Patch Date | 2026-07-31 |
| Last Updated | 2026-10-27T10:59:31 |
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