CVE-2026-41328: CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in dgraph-io dgraph
CVE-2026-41328 is a critical vulnerability in dgraph-io dgraph versions prior to 25.3.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain full read access to all data in the database if Access Control Lists (ACL) are not enabled. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic, enabling injection of malicious Dgraph Query Language payloads via crafted HTTP POST requests. This vulnerability is fixed in version 25.3.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41328) affects dgraph-io dgraph before version 25.3.3 and is classified under CWE-943 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic). An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP POST requests containing malicious DQL payloads, which bypass input validation and allow unauthorized full read access to the database when ACL is disabled. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1, indicating critical severity. The issue is resolved in dgraph version 25.3.3.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can gain full read access to all data stored in the affected dgraph database if ACL is not enabled. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or availability. The vulnerability enables unauthorized data disclosure through injection of malicious query elements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade dgraph to version 25.3.3 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, enabling ACL (Access Control Lists) provides protection against this issue. Since the vendor advisory confirms the fix in 25.3.3, applying this update is the recommended remediation.
CVE-2026-41328: CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in dgraph-io dgraph
Description
CVE-2026-41328 is a critical vulnerability in dgraph-io dgraph versions prior to 25.3.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain full read access to all data in the database if Access Control Lists (ACL) are not enabled. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic, enabling injection of malicious Dgraph Query Language payloads via crafted HTTP POST requests. This vulnerability is fixed in version 25.3.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41328) affects dgraph-io dgraph before version 25.3.3 and is classified under CWE-943 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic). An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP POST requests containing malicious DQL payloads, which bypass input validation and allow unauthorized full read access to the database when ACL is disabled. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1, indicating critical severity. The issue is resolved in dgraph version 25.3.3.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can gain full read access to all data stored in the affected dgraph database if ACL is not enabled. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or availability. The vulnerability enables unauthorized data disclosure through injection of malicious query elements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade dgraph to version 25.3.3 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, enabling ACL (Access Control Lists) provides protection against this issue. Since the vendor advisory confirms the fix in 25.3.3, applying this update is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-20T14:01:46.672Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ebb81d87115cfb68646f73
Added to database: 04/24/2026, 18:36:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:37:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 08:52:04 UTC
Views: 212
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