CVE-2026-45701 Sulu: Weak Cryptographical usage for API Key generation and Reset Tokens
Attackers can predict API keys and password reset tokens due to weak hashing, potentially bypassing authentication in Sulu CMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-45701?
CVE-2026-45701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in sulu, published on 1 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45701?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including sulu/sulu.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
sulu/sulu Packagist | All versions | 2.6.23 |
sulu/sulu Packagist | All versions | 2.6.23 |
sulu/sulu Packagist | From 3.0.0-alpha1 | 3.0.6 |
sulu/sulu Packagist | From 3.0.0-alpha1 | 3.0.6 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-45701?
Upgrade sulu/sulu to a fixed version for your release line: 2.6.23 or 3.0.6.
Is CVE-2026-45701 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45701 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7fv8-6pp7-6h85.