CVE-2023-54366
SurrealDB before 1.0.1 Insecure Default Table Permissions
Description
SurrealDB before 1.0.1 sets default table permissions to FULL instead of NONE, allowing SELECT, CREATE, UPDATE, and DELETE operations on tables without explicit permissions. Attackers with database access or unauthenticated users on publicly exposed instances can perform unrestricted operations on unprotected tables within their authorization scope.
INFO
Published Date :
July 18, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 18, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-54366
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update SurrealDB to version 1.0.1 or later.
- Review and set explicit table permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-54366.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/surrealdb/surrealdb/security/advisories/GHSA-x5fr-7hhj-34j3 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/surrealdb-before-insecure-default-table-permissions |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-54366 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'surrealdb', 'product': 'surrealdb', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.0.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.0.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:cargo/surrealdb', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description SurrealDB before 1.0.1 sets default table permissions to FULL instead of NONE, allowing SELECT, CREATE, UPDATE, and DELETE operations on tables without explicit permissions. Attackers with database access or unauthenticated users on publicly exposed instances can perform unrestricted operations on unprotected tables within their authorization scope. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-276 Added Reference https://github.com/surrealdb/surrealdb/security/advisories/GHSA-x5fr-7hhj-34j3 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/surrealdb-before-insecure-default-table-permissions