CVE-2026-78140: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in Dromara UJCMS
CVE-2026-78140 is a medium severity vulnerability in Dromara UJCMS versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.3. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in a template engine within the update function of the WebFileTemplateController component. This flaw can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Exploit code has been published, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the update function in src/main/java/com/ujcms/cms/ext/web/backendapi/WebFileTemplateController.java of Dromara UJCMS up to version 10.1.3. It allows remote attackers to manipulate special elements in the template engine due to improper neutralization, potentially leading to security issues related to template injection or code execution. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.1 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine, which may allow attackers to manipulate template processing remotely. This can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system to a limited extent. The vulnerability requires high privileges to exploit but does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. In the meantime, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint and apply any available compensating controls to limit exposure. Since exploit code is published, timely patching once available is recommended.
CVE-2026-78140: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in Dromara UJCMS
Description
CVE-2026-78140 is a medium severity vulnerability in Dromara UJCMS versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.3. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in a template engine within the update function of the WebFileTemplateController component. This flaw can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Exploit code has been published, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
pkg:maven/org.dromara/ujcmscpe:2.3:a:ujcms:ujcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the update function in src/main/java/com/ujcms/cms/ext/web/backendapi/WebFileTemplateController.java of Dromara UJCMS up to version 10.1.3. It allows remote attackers to manipulate special elements in the template engine due to improper neutralization, potentially leading to security issues related to template injection or code execution. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.1 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine, which may allow attackers to manipulate template processing remotely. This can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system to a limited extent. The vulnerability requires high privileges to exploit but does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. In the meantime, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint and apply any available compensating controls to limit exposure. Since exploit code is published, timely patching once available is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T05:44:39.453Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8b4f8cacd9273b4950d262
Added to database: 08/23/2026, 19:52:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/23/2026, 20:07:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 21:02:43 UTC
Views: 8
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