CVE-2026-8054
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in dotCMS Publish Audit API
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in the Publish Audit API endpoints (/api/auditPublishing/get and /api/auditPublishing/getAll) in dotCMS Core 25.11.04-1 through 26.04.28-02 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read, modify, or destroy arbitrary database content. The endpoints did not enforce authentication and accepted unsanitized input used in dynamically constructed SQL. The fix in dotCMS Core 26.04.28-03 requires an authenticated backend user with the publishing-queue portlet permission. LTS releases are not affected as the vulnerable code path was never backported.
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 27, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8054
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 5b9d93f2-25c7-46b4-ab60-d201718c9dd8 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update dotCMS to version 26.04.28-03 or later.
- Ensure users have 'publishing-queue' permission.
- Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
- Use parameterized queries for SQL.
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-2026-8054.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://dev.dotcms.com/docs/known-security-issues?issueNumber=SI-75 | |
| https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/35553 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in the Publish Audit API endpoints (/api/auditPublishing/get and /api/auditPublishing/getAll) in dotCMS Core 25.11.04-1 through 26.04.28-02 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read, modify, or destroy arbitrary database content. The endpoints did not enforce authentication and accepted unsanitized input used in dynamically constructed SQL. The fix in dotCMS Core 26.04.28-03 requires an authenticated backend user with the publishing-queue portlet permission. LTS releases are not affected as the vulnerable code path was never backported. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://dev.dotcms.com/docs/known-security-issues?issueNumber=SI-75 Added Reference https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/35553