CVE-2026-44739 in Pimcore
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2026
Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform. Prior to 11.5.17 (LTS) and 12.3.6, the columnConfigAction endpoint in bundles/CustomReportsBundle/src/Controller/Reports/CustomReportController.php passes malicious SQL configuration through CustomReportController:columnConfigAction, SqlAdapter::getColumns, SqlAdapter::buildQueryString, and Db::fetchAssociative(), allowing an attacker with the reports_config permission to use arbitrary SELECT queries, UNION statements, dangerous database functions, and error-based SQL injection to exfiltrate or manipulate database data. This issue is fixed in versions 11.5.17 (LTS) and 12.3.6.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2026
The vulnerability exists within Pimcore's CustomReportsBundle component where the columnConfigAction endpoint fails to properly sanitize user input before processing SQL configuration parameters. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with reports_config permission to inject malicious SQL commands through the endpoint, creating a dangerous pathway for unauthorized database access and manipulation. The vulnerability spans multiple layers of the application architecture, beginning with the initial endpoint handler in CustomReportController.php and propagating through SqlAdapter::getColumns and SqlAdapter::buildQueryString methods before reaching the final database execution via Db::fetchAssociative(). This multi-stage injection vector represents a classic SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary database queries.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the CustomReportsBundle's configuration handling mechanism. When legitimate users submit SQL configuration data through the columnConfigAction endpoint, the system fails to properly escape or parameterize these inputs before incorporating them into dynamic SQL queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SELECT statements, UNION operations, and dangerous database functions such as LOAD_FILE, GROUP_CONCAT, or other potentially harmful procedures that can be leveraged for data exfiltration or system compromise. The vulnerability specifically affects versions prior to 11.5.17 (LTS) and 12.3.6, indicating that this was a known issue that required specific patching within the Pimcore framework's security updates.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides attackers with direct access to database contents through a legitimate administrative endpoint. An attacker with reports_config permission can leverage this flaw to perform unauthorized data extraction, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the system. The vulnerability enables error-based SQL injection techniques where attackers can infer database structure and content through carefully crafted queries that generate specific error messages. This type of injection is particularly dangerous because it allows for both passive data reconnaissance and active exploitation without requiring additional authentication mechanisms beyond the existing reports_config permission level.
The fix implemented in versions 11.5.17 (LTS) and 12.3.6 addresses this vulnerability through proper input sanitization and parameterized query execution throughout the affected code path. The security patch ensures that user-provided SQL configuration data is properly validated and escaped before being incorporated into database queries, preventing malicious inputs from being executed as part of the SQL statement. This remediation aligns with established security practices such as those outlined in CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities, and follows ATT&CK technique T1213.001 for Data from Information Repositories. Organizations should immediately upgrade to these patched versions to mitigate the risk of unauthorized database access and ensure the integrity of their Pimcore installations.
This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation in web applications, particularly within administrative interfaces where users may have elevated privileges. The flaw highlights how seemingly benign configuration endpoints can become attack vectors when proper security controls are not implemented. Security practitioners should implement additional monitoring for unusual database query patterns and ensure that all user inputs are properly validated regardless of their source or intended purpose. The incident underscores the need for comprehensive security testing including dynamic application security testing and static code analysis to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the Pimcore platform or custom implementations that may be vulnerable to similar injection attacks.