CVE-2026-74820 Unauthenticated SQL Injection via Dynamic Schema ORDER BY Clause
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL statements to read or modify instance data in the ServiceNow AI Platform.
- 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-2026-74820?
CVE-2026-74820 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in ServiceNow AI Platform, published on 27 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ServiceNow has remediated a SQL injection vulnerability that was identified in in the ServiceNow AI platform. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user, in certain circumstances, to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the instance's underlying database and gain access to, or modify, instance data beyond what was intended.
ServiceNow deployed a security update to hosted instances and ServiceNow provided the update to our partners and self-hosted customers. We are not currently aware of malicious exploitation against ServiceNow instances.
We recommend customers promptly apply appropriate updates or upgrade to a patched release if they have not already done so.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-74820?
How do I fix CVE-2026-74820?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-74820 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-2026-74820 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-74820 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75mr-vw8w-4mx8.