CVE-2026-48163
CVE-2026-48163 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mariadb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36519
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Mariadb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. From versions 10.6.1 to before 10.6.27, 10.11.1 to before 10.11.18, 11.4.1 to before 11.4.12, 11.8.1 to before 11.8.8, and 12.3.1, during the SST the donor node is interpolating parameters that the joiner sent into the command line. Not all parameters were properly validated which could allow a malicious joiner to execute arbitrary shell commands on the donor side via the rsync SST method. This issue has been patched in versions 10.6.27, 10.11.18, 11.4.12, 11.8.8, and 12.3.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-48163?
- MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. From versions 10.6.1 to before 10.6.27, 10.11.1 to before 10.11.18, 11.4.1 to before 11.4.12, 11.8.1 to before 11.8.8, and 12.3.1, during the SST the donor node is interpolating parameters that the joiner sent into the command line. Not all parameters were properly validated which could allow a malicious joiner to execute arbitrary shell commands on the donor side via the rsync SST method. This issue has been patched in versions 10.6.27, 10.11.18, 11.4.12, 11.8.8, and 12.3.2.
- How severe is CVE-2026-48163?
- CVE-2026-48163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-48163 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-48163?
- CVE-2026-48163 primarily affects Mariadb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-48163?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-48163 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-48163 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36519.
- When was CVE-2026-48163 published?
- CVE-2026-48163 was published on 2026-06-12 and last updated on 2026-07-02.
References
- https://github.com/MariaDB/server/security/advisories/GHSA-rpgv-q6gv-684r
- https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-39648
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25143
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25145
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33093
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33412
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33464
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33481
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33482
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-48163
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2488454
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-48163.json
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:12.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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