Auth bypass in Arcadedata Arcadedb
CVE-2026-68578
ArcadeDB versions before 26.7.3 fail to bind the authenticated principal in the MCP HTTP transport, causing all engine permission checks to silently pass as no-ops. Non-root MCP-allowed users can perform arbitrary database writes, DDL, schema mutations, and execute arbitrary JavaScript code via the query tool.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.002 (11.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Arcadedata Arcadedb — versions 0, 26.7.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-68578?
- CVE-2026-68578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arcadedata Arcadedb, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-68578?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.