CVE-2026-112005
WhoDB 0.104.0 before 0.135.0 Arbitrary File Read/Write via DuckDB Query Editor
Description
WhoDB 0.104.0 before 0.135.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary host files by running DuckDB filesystem functions through the query editor. Attackers can log in to a DuckDB file without credentials and use read_text, read_blob, COPY ... TO or ATTACH to steal session.key and stored database credentials or overwrite files.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 18, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WhoDB to version 0.135.0 or later.
- Restrict access to the query editor.
- Apply security configurations to filesystem functions.
- Monitor file system access logs.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WhoDB 0.104.0 before 0.135.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary host files by running DuckDB filesystem functions through the query editor. Attackers can log in to a DuckDB file without credentials and use read_text, read_blob, COPY ... TO or ATTACH to steal session.key and stored database credentials or overwrite files. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/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:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/112xxx/CVE-2026-112005.json">CVE-2026-112005</a> Added Reference https://github.com/clidey/whodb/blob/0.134.0/core/src/plugins/duckdb/db.go#L73-L95 Added Reference https://github.com/clidey/whodb/blob/0.134.0/core/src/plugins/duckdb/duckdb.go#L375-L387 Added Reference https://github.com/clidey/whodb/commit/80111c9ebc2eec382222629ba9fd26236f1a40e6 Added Reference https://github.com/clidey/whodb/releases/tag/0.135.0 Added Reference https://github.com/clidey/whodb/security/advisories/GHSA-x3h5-pr45-fx4r Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/whodb-0.104.0-before-0.135.0-arbitrary-file-read-write-via-duckdb-query-editor