CVE-2026-42425 OpenKM 6.3.12 Unrestricted SQL Execution via DatabaseQuery
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL queries to extract sensitive data or modify records in OpenKM.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-42425?
CVE-2026-42425 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in OpenKM Community Edition, published on 26 May 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenKM 6.3.12 contains an unrestricted SQL execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrative users to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the application database via the DatabaseQuery interface. Attackers can submit malicious SQL queries through the qs parameter to the /admin/DatabaseQuery endpoint to extract sensitive data including usernames and password hashes from the OKM_USER table, modify permissions, or delete database records.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42425?
How do I fix CVE-2026-42425?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42425 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-2026-42425 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-42425 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2445-qj53-662g.