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CVE-2026-8727

The Crawler extension passes the X-T3Crawler-Meta response header from crawled URLs directly to PHP's unserialize().

Published May 19, 2026CWE-502EPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2026-8727 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 19, 2026.

Technical description

The Crawler extension passes the X-T3Crawler-Meta response header from crawled URLs directly to PHP's unserialize(). An attacker controlling a crawled endpoint can inject arbitrary serialized PHP objects, leading to Remote Code Execution on the TYPO3 server. Exploitation requires administrative privileges to configure a crawler-enabled page and trigger the crawl via a Scheduler task.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8727?

CVE-2026-8727 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 19, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-8727?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-8727?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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