CVE-2026-54284
sqlparse: TokenList.__init__ materializes O(subtree) value per group, causing CPU DoS before depth/token caps trigger
Description
sqlparse is a non-validating SQL parser module for Python. Prior to 0.6.0, TokenList construction and string conversion in sqlparse/sql.py repeatedly flatten nested token subtrees constructed by group_parenthesis and group_case, causing quadratic CPU consumption through sqlparse.parse(), sqlparse.format(), and sqlparse.split() before depth and token limits terminate processing. This issue is fixed in version 0.6.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the sqlparse library to version 0.6.0 or newer.
- Verify the updated version addresses the performance bottleneck.
- Monitor application performance after the update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2026-54284.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/andialbrecht/sqlparse/commit/939b129e24c0ad5d51368b1aa72fffcaca76f06f | |
| https://github.com/andialbrecht/sqlparse/security/advisories/GHSA-pwgv-4x5q-6m9f |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'andialbrecht', 'product': 'sqlparse', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 0.6.0'}]}] Added Description sqlparse is a non-validating SQL parser module for Python. Prior to 0.6.0, TokenList construction and string conversion in sqlparse/sql.py repeatedly flatten nested token subtrees constructed by group_parenthesis and group_case, causing quadratic CPU consumption through sqlparse.parse(), sqlparse.format(), and sqlparse.split() before depth and token limits terminate processing. This issue is fixed in version 0.6.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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 CWE CWE-407 Added CWE CWE-1333 Added Reference https://github.com/andialbrecht/sqlparse/commit/939b129e24c0ad5d51368b1aa72fffcaca76f06f Added Reference https://github.com/andialbrecht/sqlparse/security/advisories/GHSA-pwgv-4x5q-6m9f