CVE-2024-57629: MonetDB · SQL Injection
Affects MonetDBSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubmonetdb/MonetDBpkg:github/monetdb/MonetDBOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Monitor database logs and network traffic for unusual or malformed SQL queries targeting the tail_type component or exhibiting patterns consistent with SQL injection attempts.
- Restrict network access to MonetDB servers by implementing firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to untrusted networks.
- Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or SQL injection detection tools to identify and block malicious SQL statements before they reach the database.
- Regularly back up database instances to enable rapid recovery in case of service disruption.
- Engage with MonetDB maintainers and community to track the release of official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available.
- Consider deploying database query throttling or rate limiting to reduce the risk of DoS from repeated exploit attempts.
- If feasible, run MonetDB instances with least privilege principles and isolate critical workloads to minimize impact scope.
Description
An issue in the tail_type component of MonetDB Server v11.49.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted SQL statements.