CVE-2026-12188 Grit42 Grit GritEntityController grit_entity_controller.rb sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in GritEntityController to read or modify data, requiring permissions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-12188?

CVE-2026-12188 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Grit42 Grit, published on 14 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was detected in Grit42 Grit up to 0.11.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file modules/core/backend/app/controllers/concerns/grit/core/grit_entity_controller.rb of the component GritEntityController. Performing a manipulation results in sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-12188?

How do I fix CVE-2026-12188?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-12188 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2026-12188 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-12188 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crh6-pvh7-v7wf.

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