CKAN up to 2.10.9/2.11.4 datastore_search_sql sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in CKAN up to 2.10.9/2.11.4. This affects the function datastore_search_sql. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-42031. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in CKAN up to 2.10.9/2.11.4. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function datastore_search_sql. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

CKAN is an open-source DMS (data management system) for powering data hubs and data portals. Prior to 2.10.10 and 2.11.5, a vulnerability in datastore_search_sql allowed attackers to inject SQL in order to gain access to private resources and PostgreSQL system information This vulnerability is fixed in 2.10.10 and 2.11.5.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-42031 since 04/23/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1505 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.10.10 or 2.11.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CKAN 2.10.10/2.11.5

Timelineinfo

04/23/2026 CVE reserved
05/14/2026 +21 days Advisory disclosed
05/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/19/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-h7j7-3rx6-xvcg
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-42031 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-42031
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-363778

Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2026 05:52
Updated: 05/19/2026 09:32
Changes: 05/14/2026 05:52 (67), 05/19/2026 09:32 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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