CVE-2026-72869 in Dokploy
Summary
by MITRE • 08/10/2026
Dokploy is a free, self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS). Prior to 0.29.13, the backup.restoreBackupWithLogs tRPC subscription passes the databaseName parameter to restore builders in packages/server/src/utils/restore/utils.ts, where PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, and MongoDB commands embed the value in nested shell text executed by Node.js exec. An authenticated user with backup:restore permission can supply a crafted databaseName that the host /bin/sh expands before docker exec, resulting in arbitrary commands running in the Docker-privileged host context. This issue is fixed in version 0.29.13.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/10/2026
The vulnerability identified in Dokploy versions prior to 0.29.13 represents a critical command injection flaw that undermines the security boundaries of the platform's backup restoration functionality. This issue manifests within the backup.restoreBackupWithLogs tRPC subscription endpoint which handles database name parameters during the restore process for various database types including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, and MongoDB. The flaw stems from improper input validation and sanitization practices where user-supplied database names are directly incorporated into shell command executions without adequate escaping or filtering mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs in the packages/server/src/utils/restore/utils.ts file where the databaseName parameter flows through to system commands executed via Node.js exec function. When an authenticated user with backup:restore permissions submits a maliciously crafted databaseName, the system's shell expansion process (/bin/sh) processes the input before passing it to docker exec commands. This creates a path for arbitrary command execution within the Docker-privileged host context, effectively allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the underlying host system with the privileges of the Docker container.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it transforms a legitimate backup restoration feature into a potential attack vector for privilege escalation and remote code execution. An authenticated attacker can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the host system, potentially leading to complete compromise of the platform's infrastructure. The vulnerability affects all supported database types within the platform and operates with minimal detection difficulty since it exploits legitimate administrative functionality.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-78, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.004 for command and scripting interpreter. The flaw demonstrates poor input validation practices and inadequate sandboxing of user-supplied data within system command contexts. Organizations using Dokploy versions before 0.29.13 face significant risk exposure as this vulnerability can be exploited by any user with backup:restore permissions, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to host resources, escalate privileges, or compromise other services running on the same infrastructure.
The fix implemented in version 0.29.13 addresses this issue through proper input sanitization and parameter validation mechanisms that prevent shell injection attacks. This remediation ensures that database name parameters are properly escaped or validated before being incorporated into system commands, thereby eliminating the attack surface that previously enabled arbitrary command execution within the Docker-privileged host context. Organizations should immediately upgrade to version 0.29.13 or later to mitigate this critical vulnerability and maintain the security integrity of their self-hosted platform deployments.