andialbrecht sqlparse up to 0.5.x SQL_REGEX sqlparse/keywords.py sqlparse.parse/sqlparse.format/sqlparse.split incorrect regex

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in andialbrecht sqlparse up to 0.5.x. This impacts the function sqlparse.parse/sqlparse.format/sqlparse.split of the file sqlparse/keywords.py of the component SQL_REGEX. The manipulation leads to incorrect regex. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-59893. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in andialbrecht sqlparse up to 0.5.x. This issue affects the function sqlparse.parse/sqlparse.format/sqlparse.split of the file sqlparse/keywords.py of the component SQL_REGEX. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect regex vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-185. The product specifies a regular expression in a way that causes data to be improperly matched or compared. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

sqlparse is a non-validating SQL parser module for Python. Prior to 0.6.0, SQL_REGEX in sqlparse/keywords.py and the per-position loop in sqlparse/lexer.py repeatedly scan unmatched dollar-quoted literal and multiline-comment delimiters, causing quadratic CPU consumption through sqlparse.parse(), sqlparse.format(), and sqlparse.split(). This issue is fixed in version 0.6.0.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-59893 since 07/07/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 0.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incorrect regex
CWE: CWE-185 / CWE-697
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: sqlparse 0.6.0

Timelineinfo

07/07/2026 CVE reserved
08/17/2026 +41 days Advisory disclosed
08/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59893 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391367

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2026 19:51
Changes: 08/17/2026 19:51 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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