CVE-2026-4997
Sinaptik AI PandasAI sql_sanitizer.py is_sql_query_safe path traversal
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Sinaptik AI PandasAI up to 3.0.0. This affects the function is_sql_query_safe of the file pandasai/helpers/sql_sanitizer.py. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
March 28, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 28, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the PandasAI library to a secure version.
- Review and sanitize all SQL query inputs.
- Implement strict input validation for file paths.
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-2026-4997.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/0ea2685789929bdb6363f5aebb7cba9a | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/778269 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/353884 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/353884/cti |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in Sinaptik AI PandasAI up to 3.0.0. This affects the function is_sql_query_safe of the file pandasai/helpers/sql_sanitizer.py. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/0ea2685789929bdb6363f5aebb7cba9a Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/778269 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/353884 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/353884/cti