GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g: ArcadeDB Scripting Authorization Gate (GHSA-48qw-824m-86pr) Bypassed Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g is a HIGH scripting authorization gate (ghsa-48qw-824m-86pr) bypassed vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting ArcadeDB libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves scripting authorization gate (ghsa-48qw-824m-86pr) bypassed via sql define function ... language js. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 26.7.2.

GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product ArcadeDB
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g

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

com.arcadedb:arcadedb-engine fixed: 26.7.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.arcadedb</groupId>
    <artifactId>arcadedb-engine</artifactId>
    <version>26.7.2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.arcadedb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.arcadedb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of ArcadeDB in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 26.7.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.arcadedb command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In ArcadeDB, 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

The GHSA-48qw-824m-86pr hardening added a checkPermissionsOnDatabase(UPDATE_SECURITY) gate on the polyglot engine (PolyglotQueryEngine.java:112-114,126,176,199), but only there. The SQL route to JavaScript never touches it: DefineFunctionStatement.executeSimple (DefineFunctionStatement.java:37-100), LocalSchema.registerFunctionLibrary, and SQLQueryEngine library-function invocation (SQLQueryEngine.java:198-224) do no scripting-permission check. Exploit: any user authorized for the DB (including a read-only role) runs POST /api/v1/command/<db> {"language":"sql","command":"DEFINE FUNCTION x.run \"<js>\" LANGUAGE js"} then SELECT x.run(), executing arbitrary JavaScript and defeating the control meant to restrict scripting to security admins. On this path allowedPackages is empty so Java.type host lookup and reflection are blocked, but IOAccess.ALL still permits load(url) SSRF/remote-JS inclusion and unbounded CPU/memory DoS. Fix: gate DefineFunctionStatement.executeSimple, the SQLQueryEngine library-function wrapper (to also cover pre-existing libraries), and DeleteFunctionStatement with UPDATE_SECURITY for js/polyglot languages. Centralize as one assertCanExecuteUserCode(database) invoked by every code-execution surface. Also set IOAccess.NONE / PolyglotAccess.NONE on the Context (GraalPolyglotEngine.java:86,91).

GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g Affected ArcadeDB Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
26.7.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.arcadedb:arcadedb-engine
maven/com.arcadedb/arcadedb-engine
Maven
< 26.7.2
26.7.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedb/security/advisories/GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g
ArcadeDB Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedb
ArcadeDB Release RELEASE
https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedb/releases/tag/26.7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g?
GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g is a security vulnerability in ArcadeDB involving Scripting authorization gate (GHSA-48qw-824m-86pr) bypassed via SQL DEFINE FUNCTION ... LANGUAGE js under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which ArcadeDB versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 26.7.2 across affected packages: com.arcadedb:arcadedb-engine.
What version fixes GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g?
Upgrading to 26.7.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is arcadedb-engine affected?
Yes, com.arcadedb:arcadedb-engine is affected in releases prior to 26.7.2. Upgrade your dependency to 26.7.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g?
GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for GHSA-vwjc-v7x7-cm6g?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.arcadedb'. 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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