Sulu HTML Injection via Autocomplete Suggestion
Impact
It is an issue when input HTML into the Tag name. The HTML is execute when the tag name is listed in the auto complete form. Only admin users are affected and only admin users can create tags.
Patches
Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?
The problem is patched with Version 2.4.16 and 2.5.12.
Workarounds
Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?
Create a custom mutation observer
References
Are there any links users can visit to find out more?
Currently not.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in sulu/sulu repository
- Email us at security@sulu.io
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | sulu/sulu | >= 2.0.0, < 2.4.16, >= 2.5.0, < 2.5.12 | 2.4.16, 2.5.12 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-79, CWE-80- Platform
- Composer
- Package
sulu/sulu- Disclosed
- 05.02.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-gfrh-gwqc-63cv - 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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