CVE-2026-39879
SQL injection in syslog-ng SQL destionation driver
Description
Due to a missing sanitization call in [`afsql_dd_run_query`](https://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/blob/649e6e18e3459fb4467000a88dfb12fa97f9719c/modules/afsql/afsql.c#L219), syslog-ng before 4.12 are vulnerable to SQL injection from an untrusted source. This is not part of the default configuration, the SQL driver has to be manually configured. Fixes are in syslog-ng 4.12, syslog-ng Premium Edition 8.2 and syslog-ng Store Box 7.8
INFO
Published Date :
July 20, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 20, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-39879
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update syslog-ng to version 4.12 or later.
- Upgrade to syslog-ng Premium Edition 8.2 or later.
- Install syslog-ng Store Box 7.8 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-39879.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/security/advisories/GHSA-qwf9-6222-m24m |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'syslog-ng', 'product': 'syslog-ng', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 4.12'}]}] Added Description Due to a missing sanitization call in [`afsql_dd_run_query`](https://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/blob/649e6e18e3459fb4467000a88dfb12fa97f9719c/modules/afsql/afsql.c#L219), syslog-ng before 4.12 are vulnerable to SQL injection from an untrusted source. This is not part of the default configuration, the SQL driver has to be manually configured. Fixes are in syslog-ng 4.12, syslog-ng Premium Edition 8.2 and syslog-ng Store Box 7.8 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-150 Added Reference https://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/security/advisories/GHSA-qwf9-6222-m24m