CVE-2026-8054Known exploitationPublic exploitNetwork attack vector

Arbitrary database access via unauthenticated SQL injection

Published May 27, 2026 · Updated May 27, 2026

SQL injection in dotCMS Core 25.11.04-1 through 26.04.28-02 allows remote attackers to read, modify, or destroy database content. PublishAuditAPIImpl.getPublishAuditStatuses wraps caller-supplied bundle IDs in quotes and formats them into an SQL IN clause without escaping or parameter binding. The affected API routes require no authentication, so network access to either route exposes the database to arbitrary SQL execution.

CVSS severity10.0
Critical
EPSS probability1.58%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationReported
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in dotCMS Core 25.11.04-1 through 26.04.28-02 allows remote attackers to read, modify, or destroy database content. PublishAuditAPIImpl.getPublishAuditStatuses wraps caller-supplied bundle IDs in quotes and formats them into an SQL IN clause without escaping or parameter binding. The affected API routes require no authentication, so network access to either route exposes the database to arbitrary SQL execution.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-8054
Published
May 27, 2026
Updated
May 27, 2026
Vendor
dotCMS
Product
dotCMS
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 27, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 27, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
  3. Jun 8, 2026Exploitation reportedKEVIntel sensor telemetry for CVE-2026-8054

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=25.11.04-1 <=26.04.28-02

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

dotCMS · dotCMSversion=25.11.04-1 <=26.04.28-02

Published CVSS scores

10.0dotCMS LLCCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationReported
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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Reported exploitation

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