CVE-2026-42032
CKAN: Unauthenticated Authorization Bypass in `datastore_search_sql`
Description
CKAN is an open-source DMS (data management system) for powering data hubs and data portals. Prior to 2.10.10 and 2.11.5, a vulnerability in datastore_search_sql allowed attackers to bypass authorization in order to gain access to private resources and PostgreSQL system information This vulnerability is fixed in 2.10.10 and 2.11.5.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 15, 2026, 3:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update CKAN to version 2.10.10 or 2.11.5.
- Apply available security patches for CKAN.
- Review access controls for the datastore_search_sql function.
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-2026-42032.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ckan/ckan/security/advisories/GHSA-cg4x-64p3-x59h | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:okfn:ckan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.10.10 *cpe:2.3:a:okfn:ckan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.11.0 up to (excluding) 2.11.5 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ckan/ckan/security/advisories/GHSA-cg4x-64p3-x59h Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description CKAN is an open-source DMS (data management system) for powering data hubs and data portals. Prior to 2.10.10 and 2.11.5, a vulnerability in datastore_search_sql allowed attackers to bypass authorization in order to gain access to private resources and PostgreSQL system information This vulnerability is fixed in 2.10.10 and 2.11.5. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/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 CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/ckan/ckan/security/advisories/GHSA-cg4x-64p3-x59h