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CVE-2026-5987: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in Sanluan PublicCMS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5987cvecve-2026-5987
Published: Thu Apr 09 2026 (04/09/2026, 22:45:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Sanluan
Product: PublicCMS

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Sanluan PublicCMS up to 6.202506.d. This affects the function AbstractFreemarkerView.doRender of the file publiccms-parent/publiccms-core/src/main/java/com/publiccms/common/base/AbstractFreemarkerView.java of the component FreeMarker Template Handler. Such manipulation leads to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 23:21:12 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects the FreeMarker Template Handler component of Sanluan PublicCMS, where the AbstractFreemarkerView.doRender method fails to properly neutralize special elements used in templates. This improper neutralization can be exploited remotely to manipulate template rendering, potentially leading to unintended behavior or exposure of sensitive information. The issue has been reported and publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not yet issued a response or patch. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and requiring high privileges.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers with high privileges to exploit improper neutralization in the template engine, which may lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, the impact is limited due to the requirement of high privileges and the low scope change. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the affected functionality and limiting high privilege accounts may reduce risk. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-09T12:27:35.189Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d830cb1cc7ad14da313a24

Added to database: 4/9/2026, 11:05:47 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:21:12 PM

Last updated: 4/10/2026, 1:29:22 AM

Views: 7

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