CVE-2026-47668 DbGate: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via JSON Script Runner
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code by injecting JavaScript into the functionName parameter of DbGate's JSON script runner.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-47668?
CVE-2026-47668 is a critical code injection vulnerability in dbgate, published on 23 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DbGate is cross-platform database manager. In versions 7.1.8 and prior, DbGate's JSON script runner (`POST /runners/start`) allows remote code execution via code injection in the `functionName` parameter of JSON script `assign` commands. The `functionName` value is interpolated directly into dynamically generated JavaScript source code via string concatenation. The generated code is then executed in a forked Node.js child process. Version 7.1.9 contains a patch.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47668?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including dbgate-serve.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
dbgate-serve npm | All versions | 7.1.9 |
dbgate-serve npm | All versions | 7.1.9 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-47668?
Upgrade dbgate-serve to 7.1.9 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-47668 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-47668 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8v3q-9vmx-36vc.