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CVE-2026-49489

8.5 · HIGH

OpenCATS through 0.9.7.4 contains a sql injection vulnerability in the sortDirection parameter of the DataGrid component that allows authenticated users to extract database contents.

Published May 31, 2026CWE-89EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2026-49489 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 31, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

OpenCATS through 0.9.7.4 contains a sql injection vulnerability in the sortDirection parameter of the DataGrid component that allows authenticated users to extract database contents. Attackers can inject malicious SQL via the sortDirection parameter in ajax/getDataGridPager.php to perform time-based blind injection attacks and read sensitive data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/opencats/OpenCATS/security/advisories/GHSA-8mc8-5gw6-c7w4Refpacketstorm.news/files/id/222200/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/52579Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/opencats-sql-injection-in-datagrid-sortdirection-parameter

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49489?

CVE-2026-49489 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 31, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-49489?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-49489?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-49489?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-49489 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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