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CVE-2026-97182: Improper Neutralization in halo-dev Halo

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-97182cvecve-2026-97182
Published: 09/24/2026 (09/24/2026, 12:00:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: halo-dev
Product: Halo

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in halo-dev Halo up to 2.25.4/2.26.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file application/src/main/java/run/halo/app/content/comment/ReplyNotificationSubscriptionHelper.java of the component SpEL Handler. Such manipulation leads to improper neutralization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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

halo-dev

Halo

Affected versions
=2.25.0=2.25.1=2.25.2=2.25.3=2.25.4=2.26.0=2.26.1
halo-dev/halo
pkg:maven/halo-dev/halo
Affected versions
=2.25.0=2.25.1=2.25.2=2.25.3=2.25.4=2.26.0=2.26.1
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:halo:halo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/24/2026, 12:32:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects halo-dev Halo up to versions 2.25.4 and 2.26.1. It is caused by improper neutralization in an unspecified function of the ReplyNotificationSubscriptionHelper.java file, part of the SpEL Handler component. The flaw allows remote attackers to perform an attack that bypasses neutralization controls, potentially leading to security issues. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vendor was contacted but did not respond, and no patch or fix is currently documented.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit improper neutralization in the affected component, which may lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. The exact impact is not detailed beyond the improper neutralization issue. No known active exploitation in the wild has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch links are available, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider applying compensating controls if possible, such as restricting access to vulnerable components or applying input validation at other layers.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-24T06:57:59.176Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab51509f7a7c541064bb937

Added to database: 09/24/2026, 12:18:17 UTC

Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 12:32:46 UTC

Last updated: 09/25/2026, 03:28:57 UTC

Views: 14

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