How severe is CVE-2026-4997?

CVE-2026-4997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-4997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-4997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-4997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16924.

When was CVE-2026-4997 published?

CVE-2026-4997 was published on 2026-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-4997

CVE-2026-4997 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16924
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Sinaptik AI PandasAI up to 3.0.0. This affects the function is_sql_query_safe of the file pandasai/helpers/sql_sanitizer.py. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4997?: A security flaw has been discovered in Sinaptik AI PandasAI up to 3.0.0. This affects the function is_sql_query_safe of the file pandasai/helpers/sql_sanitizer.py. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-4997?: CVE-2026-4997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-4997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-4997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-4997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16924.
When was CVE-2026-4997 published?: CVE-2026-4997 was published on 2026-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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