Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
DbGate versions before 7.1.9 can let an unauthenticated network attacker make the server execute arbitrary code. Successful compromise could expose databases and credentials, alter information, disrupt service, and potentially affect connected systems. Risk is greatest where the DbGate service or vulnerable runner endpoint is reachable from untrusted networks.
Executive priority
Treat this as an emergency patching issue for reachable deployments. Upgrade externally exposed instances immediately, then remediate internal instances based on accessibility and data sensitivity. If rapid upgrading is impossible, isolate access and increase monitoring. Absence from KEV should not reduce urgency because exploitation requires no authentication and can fully compromise the service environment.
Technical view
The JSON script runner at POST /runners/start insufficiently validates functionName in assign commands. DbGate concatenates that value into generated JavaScript, then executes the code in a forked Node.js child process. The CVSS 3.1 score is 10.0, reflecting network access, low complexity, no authentication or user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
DbGate installations running 7.1.8 or earlier are affected. Practical exposure depends on whether attackers can reach the DbGate service and POST /runners/start. Internet-facing deployments, broadly accessible internal services, and environments where DbGate can reach sensitive databases or credentials warrant immediate attention. The bundle provides no CPE-based inventory identifiers.
Exploitation context
The bundle reports no CISA KEV listing and provides no evidence of active exploitation. A public Nuclei template exists, indicating that detection knowledge is publicly available. This increases discovery pressure but does not establish compromise or exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The vulnerability is a source-generation injection flaw: attacker-controlled functionName data crosses into executable JavaScript through string concatenation. Execution occurs in a forked Node.js process, creating a direct path from the unauthenticated runner request to code execution. The record associates CWE-1188, CWE-20, and CWE-94. The supplied evidence does not describe sandboxing, default exposure, logging behavior, or observed attacks.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade DbGate to version 7.1.9 or later.
- Prioritize internet-facing and broadly accessible DbGate installations.
- Restrict DbGate access to trusted administrators and networks until upgraded.
- Check the vendor advisory and release notes for deployment-specific guidance.
- Protect database and service credentials accessible from affected hosts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory DbGate installations and record their exact versions.
- Confirm no production instance remains below version 7.1.9.
- Determine whether untrusted networks can reach POST /runners/start.
- Verify temporary access restrictions are enforced from untrusted network segments.
- Review DbGate and host telemetry for unexpected runner activity or child processes.
- Confirm the upgraded service operates normally and retains required access controls.
Public sources used
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CWE-1188: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-94: Code execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.96GitHub_MVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/dbgate/dbgate/security/advisories/GHSA-8v3q-9vmx-36vcCVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/dbgate/dbgate/releases/tag/v7.1.9CVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/runZeroInc/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/dbgate-unauth-rce.yamlCVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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