Sulu up to 2.6.22/3.0.5 Password Reset Tokenand API risky encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Sulu up to 2.6.22/3.0.5. This affects an unknown part of the component Password Reset Tokenand API. Performing a manipulation results in risky encryption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-45701. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sulu up to 2.6.22/3.0.5. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Password Reset Tokenand API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a risky encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-327. The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Sulu is an open-source PHP content management system based on the Symfony framework. Prior to versions 2.6.23 and 3.0.6, the password reset tokenand API key generation uses a weak cryptographical hash algorithm. This issue has been patched in versions 2.6.23 and 3.0.6.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-45701 since 05/13/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.6.23 or 3.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Risky encryption
CWE: CWE-327 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Sulu 2.6.23/3.0.6

Timelineinfo

05/13/2026 CVE reserved
06/01/2026 +19 days Advisory disclosed
06/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-7fv8-6pp7-6h85
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-45701 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-45701
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367677

Entryinfo

Created: 06/01/2026 20:04
Changes: 06/01/2026 20:04 (68)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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