Vulnerability in Dbgate
CVE-2026-85176
DbGate fails to validate jslid parameters in the jsldata controller, allowing authenticated users to read and write arbitrary files via file:// scheme resolution. Attackers can exploit getJslFileName() to bypass directory containment and access sensitive files including encrypted database credentials stored in connections configuration.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (49.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 49th percentile — 49.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.003
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/dbgate/dbgate (product)
- github.com/dbgate/dbgate/blob/v7.2.6/packages/api/src/controllers/jsldata.js (technical-description)
- github.com/dbgate/dbgate/blob/v7.2.6/packages/api/src/utility/getJslFileName.js (technical-description)
- github.com/dbgate/dbgate/issues/1502 (issue-tracking)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dbgate-through-7.2.6-arbitrary-file-read-and-write… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-85176?
- CVE-2026-85176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dbgate, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-09-03.
- How severe is CVE-2026-85176?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.