CVE-2026-79774 — Winter CMS versions before 1.2.13 contain an incomplete fix for a Twig sandbox escape…¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-79774 is a High (8.4) vulnerability: Winter CMS versions before 1.2.13 contain an incomplete fix for a Twig sandbox escape…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-79774 |
| Severity | High (8.4) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-79774/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
Winter CMS versions before 1.2.13 contain an incomplete fix for a Twig sandbox escape vulnerability in System\Twig\SecurityPolicy that allows authenticated backend users with template-editing permissions to bypass sandbox restrictions. Attackers can exploit method forwarding through Eloquent models and query builders using methods like saveQuietly(), deleteQuietly(), increment(), decrement(), and newQuery() to read and modify arbitrary database records, execute arbitrary SQL, and achieve remote code execution by injecting PHP into template code sections.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-79774 |
| Type | RCE |
| CVSS Score | 8.4 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-79774/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-79774
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/wintercms/winter/commit/725bbcda232466f7f71381c271c6916573d576e6
- https://github.com/wintercms/winter/security/advisories/GHSA-8cfw-pcwh-v63w
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/winter-cms-before-twig-sandbox-escape-via-securitypolicy
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-08-26T05:42:29.869495972
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-79774?¶
CVE-2026-79774 is a High (8.4) vulnerability: Winter CMS versions before 1.2.13 contain an incomplete fix for a Twig sandbox escape…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-79774?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-79774?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.