Vulnerability Description
ArcadeDB's Gremlin wire-protocol plugin (com.arcadedb:arcadedb-gremlin) in versions <= 26.7.3 enforces authentication (SASL PLAIN) but performs no authorization: it never checks database access permissions (canAccessToDatabase) and never binds the authenticated principal into the engine. As a result, any valid server credential — even one provisioned for zero or one unrelated database — can read, write, and drop data in any database on the server by selecting a target database via a traversal-source alias, completely bypassing the engine's per-type/read-only/UPDATE_SCHEMA ACLs. The issue is fixed in version 26.8.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedb/security/advisories/GHSA-c287-v325-j5jx
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/arcadedb-gremlin-wire-protocol-authorizatio
- https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedb/security/advisories/GHSA-c287-v325-j5jx
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-75853?
CVE-2026-75853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). ArcadeDB's Gremlin wire-protocol plugin (com.arcadedb:arcadedb-gremlin) in versions <= 26.7.3 enforces authentication (SASL PLAIN) but performs no authorization: it never checks database access permis...
How severe is CVE-2026-75853?
CVE-2026-75853 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-75853?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.