CVE-2026-42425: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Openkm OpenKM Community Edition
OpenKM 6.3.12 contains an unrestricted SQL execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrative users to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the application database via the DatabaseQuery interface. Attackers can submit malicious SQL queries through the qs parameter to the /admin/DatabaseQuery endpoint to extract sensitive data including usernames and password hashes from the OKM_USER table, modify permissions, or delete database records.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-42425 is an SQL injection vulnerability in OpenKM Community Edition 6.3.12 that permits authenticated administrative users to execute arbitrary SQL statements through the qs parameter of the /admin/DatabaseQuery interface. This unrestricted SQL execution can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion within the application database, including sensitive user credentials stored in the OKM_USER table. The vulnerability requires high privileges (administrative access) and does not require user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond admin, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can result in disclosure of sensitive data such as usernames and password hashes, unauthorized modification of permissions, and deletion of database records. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application data. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity on the /admin/DatabaseQuery endpoint. Avoid exposing this interface unnecessarily. Follow vendor communications for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-42425: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Openkm OpenKM Community Edition
Description
OpenKM 6.3.12 contains an unrestricted SQL execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrative users to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the application database via the DatabaseQuery interface. Attackers can submit malicious SQL queries through the qs parameter to the /admin/DatabaseQuery endpoint to extract sensitive data including usernames and password hashes from the OKM_USER table, modify permissions, or delete database records.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42425 is an SQL injection vulnerability in OpenKM Community Edition 6.3.12 that permits authenticated administrative users to execute arbitrary SQL statements through the qs parameter of the /admin/DatabaseQuery interface. This unrestricted SQL execution can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion within the application database, including sensitive user credentials stored in the OKM_USER table. The vulnerability requires high privileges (administrative access) and does not require user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond admin, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can result in disclosure of sensitive data such as usernames and password hashes, unauthorized modification of permissions, and deletion of database records. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application data. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity on the /admin/DatabaseQuery endpoint. Avoid exposing this interface unnecessarily. Follow vendor communications for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-27T11:38:59.195Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a15af1f891d628fdc46f9f9
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 2:33:03 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 2:47:57 PM
Last updated: 5/26/2026, 9:51:58 PM
Views: 3
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