CVE-2026-45572
Decidim: HTML content blocks allow stored script execution
Description
Decidim is a participatory democracy framework. Prior to 0.30.9, from 0.31.0 before 0.31.5, and in 0.32.0.rc1 before 0.32.0.rc2, an administrator with landing-page editing privileges can store arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in an HTML content block, which Decidim::ContentBlocks::HtmlCell#html_content renders without sanitization, causing the script to execute in visitors' browsers. This issue is fixed in versions 0.30.9, 0.31.5, and 0.32.0.rc2.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Decidim to version 0.30.9 or later.
- Upgrade to version 0.31.5 or later.
- Install version 0.32.0.rc2 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-45572.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/decidim/decidim/pull/16451 | |
| https://github.com/decidim/decidim/security/advisories/GHSA-533c-2vh9-4r86 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'decidim', 'product': 'decidim', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 0.30.9'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 0.31.0.rc1, < 0.31.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 0.32.0.rc1, < 0.32.0'}]}] Added Description Decidim is a participatory democracy framework. Prior to 0.30.9, from 0.31.0 before 0.31.5, and in 0.32.0.rc1 before 0.32.0.rc2, an administrator with landing-page editing privileges can store arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in an HTML content block, which Decidim::ContentBlocks::HtmlCell#html_content renders without sanitization, causing the script to execute in visitors' browsers. This issue is fixed in versions 0.30.9, 0.31.5, and 0.32.0.rc2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/decidim/decidim/pull/16451 Added Reference https://github.com/decidim/decidim/security/advisories/GHSA-533c-2vh9-4r86