Authorization Bypass in CKAN Data Management System
CVE-2026-42032

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ckan

Status
Ckan
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-42032?

CKAN, an open-source data management system, contains a vulnerability in the datastore_search_sql component that allows attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access to private resources and sensitive PostgreSQL system information, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data. It is crucial for users to upgrade to versions 2.10.10 and 2.11.5 or later to mitigate this risk and enhance security measures.

Affected Version(s)

ckan >= 2.11.0, < 2.11.5 < 2.11.0, 2.11.5

ckan < 2.10.10 < 2.10.10

References

https://github.com/ckan/ckan/security/advisories/GHSA-cg4...
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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