CVE-2021-43836

HIGH8.5EPSS 4.3%

PHP file inclusion in the Sulu admin panel

Published: 12/15/2021Modified: 3/13/2026
Also known as:GHSA-vx6j-pjrh-vgjh

Description

### Impact _What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?_ An attacker can read arbitrary local files via a PHP file include. In a default configuration this also leads to remote code execution. * Compromised components: Arbitrary file read on the server, (Potential) Remote code execution * Exploitation pre-requisite: User account on the backend ### Patches _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_ The problem is patched with the Versions 1.6.44, 2.2.18, 2.3.8, 2.4.0 ### Workarounds _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_ Overwrite the service `sulu_route.generator.expression_token_provider` and wrap the translator before passing it to the expression language. ### References _Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_ Currently not. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [example link to repo](http://example.com) * Email us at [example email address](mailto:[email protected])

Affected packages (1)

CVSS scores

SourceVersionSeverityVector
osvCVSS 3.1HIGH8.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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