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CVE-2026-44173: MariaDB: FILE privilege was not checked for subqueries in the FROM clause

MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. From versions 10.6.1 to before 10.6.26, 10.11.1 to before 10.11.17, 11.4.1 to before 11.4.11, 11.8.1 to before 11.8.7, and 12.3.1, MariaDB allowed SELECT ... INTO OUTFILE and SELECT ... INTO DUMPFILE without verifying the FILE privilege if the FROM clause contained only subqueries. This issue has been patched in versions 10.6.26, 10.11.17, 11.4.11, 11.8.7, and 12.3.2.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This flaw lets a logged-in MariaDB user bypass the normal FILE privilege check in a specific query pattern. That can allow unauthorized server-side file writes through MariaDB. The business risk is high where applications or users have low-privilege database access on affected versions.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority database patching issue. Prioritize shared, externally reachable, or application-facing MariaDB servers because authenticated low-privilege access may be enough to cause serious integrity or availability impact.

Technical view

MariaDB Server 10.6.1-10.6.25, 10.11.1-10.11.16, 11.4.1-11.4.10, 11.8.1-11.8.6, and 12.3.1 mishandled FILE privilege validation for SELECT INTO OUTFILE/DUMPFILE when FROM contained only subqueries. CVSS is 8.1 with low privileges required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely for internet-facing or internally reachable MariaDB deployments running the listed versions, especially multi-tenant databases, shared application databases, or systems where untrusted users have database credentials.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires authenticated database access, but the vulnerable condition bypasses a privilege intended to prevent file-writing behavior.

Researcher notes

The key boundary failure is missing FILE privilege enforcement for OUTFILE/DUMPFILE when the FROM clause contains only subqueries. Evidence supports affected ranges, CVSS, and fixed versions, but not public exploitation status beyond KEV=false in the supplied bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade MariaDB to 10.6.26, 10.11.17, 11.4.11, 11.8.7, or 12.3.2.
  • For Red Hat packages, apply the applicable RHSA advisory update.
  • Review MariaDB and distribution vendor guidance before relying on compensating controls.
  • Reduce unnecessary database accounts and privileges on affected instances.
  • Restrict database access paths to trusted applications and administrators.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory MariaDB Server versions across hosts, containers, and managed images.
  • Confirm each instance is outside the affected version ranges.
  • Check package status against the relevant Red Hat advisory if using Red Hat builds.
  • Review database users with low-privilege authenticated access to affected servers.
  • Where logs exist, review unusual SELECT INTO OUTFILE or DUMPFILE activity.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
10

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
13Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H2.85.2redhat-SADP
5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L3.11.4GitHub_M

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-44173Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

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  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
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redhat-SADPmariadb: MariaDB: Privilege bypass allows unauthorized file write via subqueries
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-06-12T18:01:36.157Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-06-12T17:34:30.301Z: Made public.

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MariaDBserver>= 10.6.1, < 10.6.26, >= 10.11.1, < 10.11.17, >= 11.4.1, < 11.4.11, >= 11.8.1, < 11.8.7, >= 12.3.1, < 12.3.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-266CWE-863

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Incorrect Privilege Assignment

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CWE-863 · source CWE mapping

Incorrect Authorization

Incorrect Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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