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CVE-2026-8759: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement in xiandafu beetl

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8759cvecve-2026-8759
Published: 05/17/2026 (05/17/2026, 14:15:42 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: xiandafu
Product: beetl

Description

A vulnerability was identified in xiandafu beetl up to 3.20.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file beetl-classic-integration/beetl-spring-classic/src/main/java/org/beetl/ext/spring/SpELFunction.java of the component SpELFunction. The manipulation leads to improper neutralization of special elements used in an expression language statement. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

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xiandafu/beetl
pkg:github/xiandafu/beetl
Affected versions
=3.20.0=3.20.1=3.20.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/24/2026, 19:27:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2026-8759 affects the SpELFunction component in xiandafu beetl up to version 3.20.2. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in expression language statements, specifically in an unknown function within the file beetl-classic-integration/beetl-spring-classic/src/main/java/org/beetl/ext/spring/SpELFunction.java. This weakness allows remote exploitation without authentication or user interaction, with low complexity and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The project was informed early but has not provided a remediation or patch as of the published date.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate expression language statements due to improper neutralization of special elements. This can lead to potential unauthorized actions or code execution depending on the context of expression evaluation. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no confirmed exploits in the wild yet, but a public exploit exists.

Mitigation Recommendations

As of the current information, no official patch or remediation is available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider applying workarounds such as restricting access to vulnerable components or disabling the affected functionality if feasible. 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
2026-05-16T17:44:58.119Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a09d277ec166c07b0d7091c

Added to database: 05/17/2026, 14:36:39 UTC

Last enriched: 05/24/2026, 19:27:56 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC

Views: 111

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