Vulnerability Description
Nornicdb is a distributed low-latency, Graph+Vector, Temporal MVCC with all sub-ms HNSW search, graph traversal, and writes. Prior to version 1.0.42-hotfix, the --address CLI flag (and NORNICDB_ADDRESS / server.host config key) is plumbed through to the HTTP server correctly but never reaches the Bolt server config. The Bolt listener therefore always binds to the wildcard address (all interfaces), regardless of what the user configures. On a LAN, this exposes the graph database — with its default admin:password credentials — to any device sharing the network. This issue has been patched in version 1.0.42-hotfix.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/orneryd/NornicDB/commit/adce4f9a9fc7b6aada07c0bfa2d737cd7a6ef
- https://github.com/orneryd/NornicDB/releases/tag/v1.0.42
- https://github.com/orneryd/NornicDB/security/advisories/GHSA-2hp7-65r3-wv54
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42072?
CVE-2026-42072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Nornicdb is a distributed low-latency, Graph+Vector, Temporal MVCC with all sub-ms HNSW search, graph traversal, and writes. Prior to version 1.0.42-hotfix, the --address CLI flag (and NORNICDB_ADDRES...
How severe is CVE-2026-42072?
CVE-2026-42072 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.