CVE-2023-26785 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via UDFs in MariaDB, though the vendor disputes this as a security vulnerability due to lack of privilege boundary crossing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-26785?
CVE-2023-26785 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Mariadb Mariadb, published on 17 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MariaDB v10.5 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via UDF Code in a Shared Object File, followed by a "create function" statement. NOTE: this is disputed by the MariaDB Foundation because no privilege boundary is crossed.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26785?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including mariadb, mariadb-min and mysql-client. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mariadb Bitnami | From 10.5.0 to 10.5.0 | None |
mariadb-min Bitnami | From 10.5.0 to 10.5.0 | None |
mysql-client Bitnami | From 10.5.0 to 10.5.0 | None |
Products include Mariadb Mariadb.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26785?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26785 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-26785 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-26785 exists.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-mariadb-2023-26785, BIT-mariadb-min-2023-26785, BIT-mysql-client-2023-26785, GHSA-jj42-9w8m-9979.