CVE-2026-42425

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 v3 7.2 HIGH

7.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/terrasystemlabs/Exploits/tree/main/OpenKM-Exploits
https://github.com/terrasystemlabs/Exploits/tree/main/OpenKM-Exploits/nuclei-templates/openkm-sql-database-query
https://hub.docker.com/r/openkm/openkm-ce
https://terrasystemlabs.com/post?slug=openkm-zero-day-vulnerabilities-terra-system-labs
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52520
https://www.openkm.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openkm-unrestricted-sql-execution-via-databasequery

Configurations

No configuration.

History

26 May 2026, 15:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-26 15:16

Updated : 2026-05-26 19:47

NVD link : CVE-2026-42425

Mitre link : CVE-2026-42425

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-42425

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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