Vulnerability Description
MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. Versions 10.6.1 through 10.6.26, 10.11.1 through 10.11.17, 11.4.1 through 11.4.11, 11.8.1 through 11.8.7, and 12.3.1 with `wsrep_notify_cmd` enabled would execute shell commands embedded in the name of the joiner node. This is fixed in 10.6.27, 10.11.18, 11.4.12, 11.8.8, and 12.3.2. As a workaround, anyone who cannot upgrade now should disable `wsrep_notify_cmd`.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 10.6.1, < 10.6.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/MariaDB/server/security/advisories/GHSA-3p3m-4x7c-p4pwVendor Advisory
- https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-39721Issue Tracking
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25143
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25145
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33093
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33412
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33464
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33481
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33482
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:49522
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:52848
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:54142
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-49261
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487957
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-49261.json
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-49261?
CVE-2026-49261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. Versions 10.6.1 through 10.6.26, 10.11.1 through 10.11.17, 11.4.1 through 11.4.11, 11.8.1 through 11.8.7, and 12.3.1 with `wsrep_notify_c...
How severe is CVE-2026-49261?
CVE-2026-49261 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mariadb Mariadb.