PHP file inclusion in the Sulu admin panel
Impact
What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?
An attacker can read arbitrary local files via a PHP file include. In a default configuration this also leads to remote code execution.
- Compromised components: Arbitrary file read on the server, (Potential) Remote code execution
- Exploitation pre-requisite: User account on the backend
Patches
Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?
The problem is patched with the Versions 1.6.44, 2.2.18, 2.3.8, 2.4.0
Workarounds
Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?
Overwrite the service sulu_route.generator.expression_token_provider and wrap the translator before passing it to the expression language.
References
Are there any links users can visit to find out more?
Currently not.
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Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | sulu/sulu | < 1.6.44, >= 2.0.0, < 2.2.18, >= 2.3.0, < 2.3.8, >= 2.4.0-RC1, < 2.4.0 | 1.6.44, 2.2.18, 2.3.8, 2.4.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Composer
- Package
sulu/sulu- Disclosed
- 15.12.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-vx6j-pjrh-vgjh - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: sulu/sulu
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Composer package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 18
- First → latest
- 08.2020 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
- Medium 14
- Low 2
Disclosures per year
- 2020: 1
- 2021: 4
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 4
- 2025: 1
- 2026: 7
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