Vitess is a database clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL. Prior to versions 23.0.3 and 22.0.4, anyone with read/write access to the backup storage location (e.g. an S3 bucket) can manipulate backup manifest files so that arbitrary code is later executed when that backup is restored. This can be used to provide that attacker with unintended/unauthorized access to the production deployment environment — allowing them to access information available in that environment as well as run any additional arbitrary commands there. Versions 23.0.3 and 22.0.4 contain a patch. Some workarounds are available. Those who intended to use an external decompressor then can always specify that decompressor command in the `--external-decompressor` flag value for `vttablet` and `vtbackup`. That then overrides any value specified in the manifest file. Those who did not intend to use an external decompressor, nor an internal one, can specify a value such as `cat` or `tee` in the `--external-decompressor` flag value for `vttablet` and `vtbackup` to ensure that a harmless command is always used.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/commit/4c0173293907af9cb942a6683c465c3f1e9fdb5c | Patch |
| https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/issues/19459 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/pull/19460 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/security/advisories/GHSA-8g8j-r87h-p36x | Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
02 Mar 2026, 18:36
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/commit/4c0173293907af9cb942a6683c465c3f1e9fdb5c - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/issues/19459 - Issue Tracking | |
| References | () https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/pull/19460 - Issue Tracking, Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/vitessio/vitess/security/advisories/GHSA-8g8j-r87h-p36x - Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| First Time |
Linuxfoundation
Linuxfoundation vitess |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 9.9 |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:vitess:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
26 Feb 2026, 02:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-02-26 02:16
Updated : 2026-03-02 18:36
NVD link : CVE-2026-27965
Mitre link : CVE-2026-27965
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-27965
JSON object : View
Products Affected
linuxfoundation
- vitess
CWE
CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
