CVE-2026-54529: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in smithyhq sqladmin
CVE-2026-54529 is an improper input validation vulnerability in smithyhq sqladmin prior to version 0.27.1. The vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the sortBy query parameter in the ModelView.sort_query function to sort query results by columns that are not intended to be exposed, including related-model columns. This can lead to information exposure by revealing ordering of hidden data values. The issue is fixed in version 0.27.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
In smithyhq sqladmin versions before 0.27.1, the ModelView.sort_query method does not enforce the configured column_sortable_list allow-list on the attacker-controlled sortBy parameter. The parameter is resolved using getattr and passed to relationship joins and order_by, enabling sorting by columns hidden from the column_list and by related-model columns via dotted paths. This behavior creates an information-exposure oracle that can reveal relative ordering of unexposed values. Combining this with searchable or filterable columns and pagination can help an attacker narrow down specific values. The vulnerability is addressed in version 0.27.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain partial information about hidden or related data columns by manipulating the sorting of query results. This leads to information disclosure of data that should not be exposed, but does not allow modification or deletion of data. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to smithyhq sqladmin version 0.27.1 or later, where the issue is fixed by enforcing the column_sortable_list allow-list on the sortBy parameter. No other mitigations are specified or required.
CVE-2026-54529: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in smithyhq sqladmin
Description
CVE-2026-54529 is an improper input validation vulnerability in smithyhq sqladmin prior to version 0.27.1. The vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the sortBy query parameter in the ModelView.sort_query function to sort query results by columns that are not intended to be exposed, including related-model columns. This can lead to information exposure by revealing ordering of hidden data values. The issue is fixed in version 0.27.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
smithyhq
sqladmin
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Technical Analysis
In smithyhq sqladmin versions before 0.27.1, the ModelView.sort_query method does not enforce the configured column_sortable_list allow-list on the attacker-controlled sortBy parameter. The parameter is resolved using getattr and passed to relationship joins and order_by, enabling sorting by columns hidden from the column_list and by related-model columns via dotted paths. This behavior creates an information-exposure oracle that can reveal relative ordering of unexposed values. Combining this with searchable or filterable columns and pagination can help an attacker narrow down specific values. The vulnerability is addressed in version 0.27.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain partial information about hidden or related data columns by manipulating the sorting of query results. This leads to information disclosure of data that should not be exposed, but does not allow modification or deletion of data. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to smithyhq sqladmin version 0.27.1 or later, where the issue is fixed by enforcing the column_sortable_list allow-list on the sortBy parameter. No other mitigations are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-15T18:40:01.651Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8170455bf5e2cf5443f99
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 15:47:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 16:01:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 16:35:20 UTC
Views: 4
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