CVE-2026-7711: MindsDB MindsDB Has An Improper Access Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9f6m-65v9-x9g2
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-7711 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.3) mindsdb has an improper access vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting MindsDB libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves mindsdb has an improper access control issue. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-7711 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-7711
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9f6m-65v9-x9g2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product MindsDB
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-7711

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected MindsDB dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

MindsDB fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install MindsDB>=Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show MindsDB

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2026-7711, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show MindsDB

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of MindsDB in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show MindsDB command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In MindsDB, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A weakness has been identified in MindsDB up to 26.01. This impacts the function exec of the file mindsdb/integrations/handlers/byom_handler/proc_wrapper.py of the component Engine Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVE-2026-7711 Affected MindsDB Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
MindsDB
pypi/MindsDB
PyPI
≤ 26.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2026-7711 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7711
MindsDB Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb
MindsDB Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nn0nkey/JD-Security-SHENYI-Team/blob/main/MindsDB_BYOM_RCE.md
vuldb.com/submit/806822 WEB
https://vuldb.com/submit/806822
vuldb.com/vuln/360887 WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360887
vuldb.com/vuln/360887/cti WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360887/cti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7711?
CVE-2026-7711 is a security vulnerability in MindsDB involving MindsDB has an Improper Access Control Issue under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which MindsDB versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: MindsDB.
What version fixes CVE-2026-7711?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is MindsDB affected?
Yes, MindsDB is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-7711?
CVE-2026-7711 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-7711?
CVE-2026-7711 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2026-7711?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show MindsDB'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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