Auth bypass in @Apostrophecms Import-Export
CVE-2026-113649
ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. Prior to 3.7.1 of the import-export module and 4.34.0 of core ApostropheCMS, an editor who can import an enabled content type but lacks its stronger publication role can cause import write helpers to create, replace, or remove published variants without the normal publish permission and lifecycle checks. This issue is fixed in import-export 3.7.1 and ApostropheCMS 4.34.0.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- @Apostrophecms Import-Export — versions < 3.7.1
- Apostrophecms Apostrophe — versions < 4.34.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-5m22-7pfq-vp65
- github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/06e4b377f3c360f9e89c32dccd7e505ad5dd…
- github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/40b989b1a9dd23d30029b8ce7668634265cf…
- github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/releases/tag/@apostrophecms/import-export@3…
- github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/releases/tag/apostrophe@4.34.0
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-113649?
- CVE-2026-113649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in @Apostrophecms Import-Export, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-10-20.
- How severe is CVE-2026-113649?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.