CVE-2026-53474: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CVE-2026-53474 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in migration-planner. A remote authenticated attacker can exploit this by uploading a specially crafted RVTools . xlsx file containing malicious SQL in a spreadsheet cell. This SQL is executed when cluster names are processed, allowing arbitrary file reading on the system. Sensitive information such as Kubernetes service account tokens and other credentials may be exposed, potentially leading to full compromise of the SaaS environment. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 0. 13. 5. No official patch or remediation level is currently confirmed from the vendor advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within migration-planner. Specifically, when processing cluster names from an uploaded RVTools .xlsx spreadsheet, malicious SQL embedded in a cell is executed due to insufficient input sanitization. This SQL Injection enables an authenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the system, exposing sensitive credentials and potentially compromising the entire SaaS environment. The issue affects migration-planner versions before 0.13.5. The vendor advisory from Red Hat does not currently specify an official fix or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via specially crafted spreadsheet input, leading to arbitrary file reading on the system. This can expose sensitive information such as Kubernetes service account tokens and other credentials, which may result in full compromise of the SaaS environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (critical), reflecting high confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-53474 for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict upload permissions to trusted users only and validate or sanitize spreadsheet inputs before processing to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-53474: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Description
CVE-2026-53474 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in migration-planner. A remote authenticated attacker can exploit this by uploading a specially crafted RVTools . xlsx file containing malicious SQL in a spreadsheet cell. This SQL is executed when cluster names are processed, allowing arbitrary file reading on the system. Sensitive information such as Kubernetes service account tokens and other credentials may be exposed, potentially leading to full compromise of the SaaS environment. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 0. 13. 5. No official patch or remediation level is currently confirmed from the vendor advisory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
pkg:github/migration-plannerAI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within migration-planner. Specifically, when processing cluster names from an uploaded RVTools .xlsx spreadsheet, malicious SQL embedded in a cell is executed due to insufficient input sanitization. This SQL Injection enables an authenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the system, exposing sensitive credentials and potentially compromising the entire SaaS environment. The issue affects migration-planner versions before 0.13.5. The vendor advisory from Red Hat does not currently specify an official fix or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via specially crafted spreadsheet input, leading to arbitrary file reading on the system. This can expose sensitive information such as Kubernetes service account tokens and other credentials, which may result in full compromise of the SaaS environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (critical), reflecting high confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-53474 for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict upload permissions to trusted users only and validate or sanitize spreadsheet inputs before processing to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- redhat
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-09T17:03:29.628Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-53474","vendor":"Red Hat"}]
Threat ID: 6a29799fc9170919df2daee2
Added to database: 6/10/2026, 2:50:07 PM
Last enriched: 6/10/2026, 3:03:53 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:02:13 PM
Views: 3
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