CKAN: Unauthenticated SQL Injection and Authorization Bypass in `datastore_search_sql`

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What is CVE-2026-42031?

CVE-2026-42031 is a vulnerability classified as Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), affecting ckan (affected versions: >= 2.11.0, < 2.11.5 and < 2.10.10). This vulnerability is rated High, with a CVSS score of 8.3. Current sources do not report this vulnerability as exploited.

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CKAN is an open-source DMS (data management system) for powering data hubs and data portals. Prior to 2.10.10 and 2.11.5, a vulnerability in datastore_search_sql allowed attackers to inject SQL in order to gain access to private resources and PostgreSQL system information This vulnerability is fixed in 2.10.10 and 2.11.5.

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