CVE-2026-42425
OpenKM 6.3.12 Unrestricted SQL Execution via DatabaseQuery
Description
OpenKM 6.3.12 contains an unrestricted SQL execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrative users to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the application database via the DatabaseQuery interface. Attackers can submit malicious SQL queries through the qs parameter to the /admin/DatabaseQuery endpoint to extract sensitive data including usernames and password hashes from the OKM_USER table, modify permissions, or delete database records.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 11:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the vendor-supplied patch for OpenKM.
- Restrict administrative user privileges.
- Monitor database activity for suspicious queries.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: OpenKM de Openkm, Description: OpenKM 6.3.12 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ejecución SQL sin restricciones que permite a usuarios administrativos autenticados ejecutar sentencias SQL arbitrarias contra la base de datos de la aplicación a través de la interfaz DatabaseQuery. Los atacantes pueden enviar consultas SQL maliciosas a través del parámetro qs al endpoint /admin/DatabaseQuery para extraer datos sensibles, incluyendo nombres de usuario y hashes de contraseñas de la tabla OKM_USER, modificar permisos o eliminar registros de la base de datos. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Openkm', 'product': 'OpenKM Community Edition', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.3.12'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}, {'vendor': 'Openkm', 'product': 'OpenKM Professional Edition', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.47'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-42425', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-26T15:14:02.971658Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenKM 6.3.12 contains an unrestricted SQL execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrative users to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the application database via the DatabaseQuery interface. Attackers can submit malicious SQL queries through the qs parameter to the /admin/DatabaseQuery endpoint to extract sensitive data including usernames and password hashes from the OKM_USER table, modify permissions, or delete database records. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://github.com/terrasystemlabs/Exploits/tree/main/OpenKM-Exploits Added Reference https://github.com/terrasystemlabs/Exploits/tree/main/OpenKM-Exploits/nuclei-templates/openkm-sql-database-query Added Reference https://hub.docker.com/r/openkm/openkm-ce Added Reference https://terrasystemlabs.com/post?slug=openkm-zero-day-vulnerabilities-terra-system-labs Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52520 Added Reference https://www.openkm.com/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openkm-unrestricted-sql-execution-via-databasequery