{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/mindsdb--26.01/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.3,"id":"CVE-2026-7711"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":["MindsDB (\u003c= 26.01)"],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["cve","vulnerability","file-upload"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["MindsDB"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-7711, exists in MindsDB, an open-source machine learning platform, up to version 26.01. This flaw resides within the \u003ccode\u003eexec\u003c/code\u003e function of the \u003ccode\u003emindsdb/integrations/handlers/byom_handler/proc_wrapper.py\u003c/code\u003e file, a component of the Engine Handler. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform unrestricted file uploads due to a lack of input validation. Public exploits are available, making exploitation more likely. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution on the MindsDB server, potentially compromising the entire system and any data it manages. The vendor was notified but has not responded.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a MindsDB instance running a vulnerable version (\u0026lt;= 26.01).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious request targeting the \u003ccode\u003eexec\u003c/code\u003e function within \u003ccode\u003emindsdb/integrations/handlers/byom_handler/proc_wrapper.py\u003c/code\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis request includes a payload designed to bypass any existing file type or size restrictions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vulnerable \u003ccode\u003eexec\u003c/code\u003e function processes the request without proper validation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uploads an arbitrary file, such as a web shell or a malicious executable, to a writeable directory on the server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker executes the uploaded file, gaining code execution on the server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the gained access to escalate privileges, move laterally within the network, and potentially exfiltrate sensitive data or install malware.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-7711 can have severe consequences. An attacker could gain complete control over the MindsDB server, potentially leading to data breaches, service disruption, or further malicious activities within the affected network. Given the nature of MindsDB as a machine learning platform, the data stored or processed by it is highly sensitive, increasing the potential damage. Without remediation, any instance running an affected version is susceptible to remote compromise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade MindsDB to a version greater than 26.01 to remediate CVE-2026-7711.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect MindsDB Unrestricted Upload Attempt\u0026rdquo; to identify exploitation attempts targeting the vulnerable \u003ccode\u003eexec\u003c/code\u003e function.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for suspicious POST requests containing file uploads to paths associated with the \u003ccode\u003ebyom_handler\u003c/code\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strict file upload restrictions and validation on the MindsDB server, even after patching, as a defense-in-depth measure.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2024-01-26T12:00:00Z","date_published":"2024-01-26T12:00:00Z","id":"/briefs/2024-01-26-mindsdb-upload/","summary":"CVE-2026-7711 allows for remote, unrestricted file uploads in MindsDB up to version 26.01 due to insufficient validation in the `exec` function of `proc_wrapper.py`, potentially leading to code execution or data exfiltration.","title":"MindsDB Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability (CVE-2026-7711)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-26-mindsdb-upload/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — MindsDB (\u003c= 26.01)","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}