CVE-2026-27461: Pimcore/pimcore SQL Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vxg3-v4p6-f3fp
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CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-27461 is a MODERATE sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Pimcore/pimcore libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves pimcore vulnerable to sql injection via unsanitized filter value in dependency dao rlike clause. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.3.3.

CVE-2026-27461 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-27461
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vxg3-v4p6-f3fp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Pimcore/pimcore
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-27461

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Pimcore/pimcore dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

pimcore/pimcore fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to Latest secure release
pimcore/pimcore fixed: 12.3.3 
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 12.3.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-27461, inspect your project dependencies for Pimcore/pimcore:

inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pimcore/pimcore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 12.3.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Pimcore/pimcore, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The filter query parameter in the dependency listing endpoints is JSON-decoded and the value field is concatenated directly into RLIKE clauses without sanitization or parameterized queries. Affected code in models/Dependency/Dao.php: - getFilterRequiresByPath() lines 90, 95, 100 - getFilterRequiredByPath() lines 148, 153, 158 All 6 locations use direct string concatenation like: "AND LOWER(CONCAT(o.path, o.key)) RLIKE '".$value."'" Note that $orderBy and $orderDirection in the same methods (lines 75-81) ARE properly whitelist-validated, but $value has zero sanitization. Entry points (pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle ElementController.php): - GET /admin/element/get-requires-dependencies (line 654) - GET /admin/element/get-required-by-dependencies (line 714) The controller JSON-decodes the filter query param and passes $filter['value'] straight to the Dao without any escaping. PoC (time-based blind): GET /admin/element/get-requires-dependencies?id=1&elementType=document&filter=[{"type":"string","value":"x' OR SLEEP(5)#"}] If vulnerable, the response is delayed by ~15 seconds (SLEEP runs 3 times, once per UNION arm in the inner subquery). PoC (error-based extraction): GET /admin/element/get-requires-dependencies?id=1&elementType=document&filter=[{"type":"string","value":"x' OR extractvalue(1,concat(0x7e,(SELECT version())))#"}] Returns the MySQL version string in the error response. Requires admin authentication. An attacker with admin panel access can extract the full database including password hashes of other admin users.

CVE-2026-27461 Affected Pimcore/pimcore Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.3.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/pimcore
 Packagist
≤ 11.5.14.1
pimcore/pimcore
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.3.3
12.3.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-vxg3-v4p6-f3fp
NVD — CVE-2026-27461 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27461
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/18991
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/1c3925fbec4895abeb21e5c244a83679c4e4a6f4
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore
Pimcore/pimcore Release RELEASE
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/releases/tag/v12.3.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27461?
CVE-2026-27461 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving Pimcore vulnerable to SQL injection via unsanitized filter value in Dependency Dao RLIKE clause under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Pimcore/pimcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.3.3 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.
What version fixes CVE-2026-27461?
Upgrading to 12.3.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pimcore/pimcore affected?
Yes, pimcore/pimcore is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 12.3.3. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 12.3.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-27461?
CVE-2026-27461 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-27461?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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