CVE-2026-49490 OpenCATS - SQL Injection in DataGrid Filter Handling for Tags Column
Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via crafted filters in the Candidates DataGrid to execute arbitrary database queries.
- 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-2026-49490?
CVE-2026-49490 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 from version 0.9.1a contains an SQL injection vulnerability in DataGrid filter handling that allows authenticated attackers to inject SQL through crafted filters targeting the non-filterable Tags column in the Candidates DataGrid. Attackers can bypass column filterable restrictions by manipulating filter requests to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49490?
How do I fix CVE-2026-49490?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-49490 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-2026-49490 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-49490 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6wcv-mwf3-2vmh, GHSA-gmpc-j6h7-vw74.