Kirby CMS doesn't gate user avatar creation, replacement and deletion with user update permissions — CVE-2026-42174

Summary

### TL;DR This vulnerability affects all Kirby sites where users of a particular role have no permission to update user information (`user.update` or `users.update` permission is disabled). This can be due to configuration in the blueprint(s) of the acting users, via `options` in the blueprint(s) of the target users or via a combination of both settings. Kirby sites are *not* affected if they intend all users of…

Product

composer: getkirby/cms

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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