CVE-2026-49489 OpenCATS - SQL Injection in DataGrid sortDirection Parameter
Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the DataGrid sortDirection parameter to extract sensitive database contents from OpenCATS.
- 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-2026-49489?
CVE-2026-49489 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in OpenCATS, published on 31 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenCATS through 0.9.7.4 contains a sql injection vulnerability in the sortDirection parameter of the DataGrid component that allows authenticated users to extract database contents. Attackers can inject malicious SQL via the sortDirection parameter in ajax/getDataGridPager.php to perform time-based blind injection attacks and read sensitive data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49489?
How do I fix CVE-2026-49489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-49489 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-2026-49489 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-49489 exists.
Sources
Also known as CVE-2026-54444, GHSA-5cpr-5mvp-9f62, GHSA-8mc8-5gw6-c7w4.