CVE-2026-1497
Incorrect privilege assignment in composite databases
Description
Incorrect resolving of namespaces in composite databases in Neo4j Enterprise edition prior to versions 2026.02 and 5.26.22 can lead to the following scenario: an admin that intends to give a user an access to a remote database constituent "namespace.name" will inadvertently grant access to any local database or remote alias called "name". If such database or alias doesn't exist when the command is run, the privileges will apply if it's created in the future.
INFO
Published Date :
March 11, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 11, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
3b236295-4ccd-4a1f-a1c1-a72eecc8d7b6
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-1497
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 3b236295-4ccd-4a1f-a1c1-a72eecc8d7b6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 3b236295-4ccd-4a1f-a1c1-a72eecc8d7b6 |
Solution
- Update Neo4j Enterprise edition to version 2026.02 or later.
- Update Neo4j Enterprise edition to version 5.26.22 or later.
- Review and re-apply database access controls.
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-2026-1497.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://neo4j.com/security/CVE-2026-1497 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by 3b236295-4ccd-4a1f-a1c1-a72eecc8d7b6
Mar. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Incorrect resolving of namespaces in composite databases in Neo4j Enterprise edition prior to versions 2026.02 and 5.26.22 can lead to the following scenario: an admin that intends to give a user an access to a remote database constituent "namespace.name" will inadvertently grant access to any local database or remote alias called "name". If such database or alias doesn't exist when the command is run, the privileges will apply if it's created in the future. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/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:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Green Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://neo4j.com/security/CVE-2026-1497