ArcadeData ArcadeDB up to 26.8.0 Transaction Executor beginTransaction improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in ArcadeData ArcadeDB up to 26.8.0. This affects the function beginTransaction of the component Transaction Executor. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-75843. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ArcadeData ArcadeDB up to 26.8.0. This vulnerability affects the function beginTransaction of the component Transaction Executor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

ArcadeDB before 26.8.1 fails to bind the authenticated principal on the gRPC transaction executor thread in beginTransaction, allowing authenticated readers to execute JavaScript commands without scripting authorization checks. Attackers can execute executeCommand with a transaction ID to run unrestricted JavaScript that creates server-wide administrator accounts.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-75843 since 08/18/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

Upgrading to version 26.8.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-60607). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ArcadeDB 26.8.1

Timelineinfo

08/18/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/18/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-75843 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-75843
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391564
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2026 14:01
Updated: 08/18/2026 14:53
Changes: 08/18/2026 14:01 (77), 08/18/2026 14:53 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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