Privilege escalation in Getgrav Grav

CVE-2026-72829

The Grav API plugin (getgrav/grav-plugin-api) before 1.0.13 contains an API-key scope-cap bypass in UsersController's create() and update() methods. These methods enforce the scope cap only for api.users.write, but gate super-privilege grants on a bare isSuperAdmin() check that reads access.api.super directly without consulting the key's scopes. As a result, an api.users.write-scoped key minted on a super account can set access.api.super or assign a super-granting group to mint or promote a full super account, then authenticate as that account for uncapped administrative privileges.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-72829?
CVE-2026-72829 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Getgrav Grav, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-08-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-72829?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.