CVE-2026-27005 Chartbrew: SQL injection in date-type variable handling (applyMysqlOrPostgresVariables)

High 8.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL into Chartbrew queries, allowing unauthorized reading, modification, or deletion of connected database data.

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-2026-27005?

CVE-2026-27005 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in chartbrew, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Chartbrew is an open-source web application that can connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create charts. Prior to version 4.8.3, an unauthenticated attacker can inject arbitrary SQL into queries executed against databases connected to Chartbrew (MySQL, PostgreSQL). This allows reading, modifying, or deleting data in those databases depending on the database user's privileges. This issue has been patched in version 4.8.3.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Depomo Chartbrew.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-27005 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-2026-27005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-27005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w5rh-v333-qq6c.

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