CIVI-SA-2025-05: Embedded Searches

Published
2025-08-06 12:00
Written by

When embedding a saved-search in a custom form, administrators may pre-configure mandatory filter-criteria. In some cases, the mandatory criteria can be bypassed.

Security Risk
Moderately Critical
Vulnerability
Access Bypass
Affected Versions

CiviCRM 6.4.0 and earlier

Fixed Versions

CiviCRM versions 6.4.1, 6.5.0, and 5.81.4 (ESR)

Publication Date
Solutions

Any ONE of the following is sufficient:

  • Upgrade to a fixed version of CiviCRM, or...
  • Do not offer any embedded searches to untrusted users.
Credits

Coleman Watts (CiviCRM)
Tim Otten (CiviCRM)
Benjamin W (CiviCRM)

References

security/core!197