CVE-2026-49490
OpenCATS - SQL Injection in DataGrid Filter Handling for Tags Column
Description
OpenCATS from version 0.9.1a contains an SQL injection vulnerability in DataGrid filter handling that allows authenticated attackers to inject SQL through crafted filters targeting the non-filterable Tags column in the Candidates DataGrid. Attackers can bypass column filterable restrictions by manipulating filter requests to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database.
INFO
Published Date :
May 31, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 31, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-49490
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenCATS to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for DataGrid filtering.
- Sanitize user input for DataGrid filters.
- Restrict access to the Tags column filters.
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-2026-49490.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/security/advisories/GHSA-gmpc-j6h7-vw74 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/opencats-sql-injection-in-datagrid-filter-handling-for-tags-column |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-49490
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenCATS from version 0.9.1a contains an SQL injection vulnerability in DataGrid filter handling that allows authenticated attackers to inject SQL through crafted filters targeting the non-filterable Tags column in the Candidates DataGrid. Attackers can bypass column filterable restrictions by manipulating filter requests to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/security/advisories/GHSA-gmpc-j6h7-vw74 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/opencats-sql-injection-in-datagrid-filter-handling-for-tags-column