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Garlic-Hub SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2026-38626

Garlic-Hub is a web application repository component. SQL injection vulnerabilities in such modules are commonly reachable via the application's public-facing web or API interfaces in typical deployments.

SQL Injection

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This advisory concerns a critical security vulnerability identified in Garlic-Hub, a web application repository component. The vulnerability, a SQL injection flaw, could allow unauthorized access and manipulation of data if exploited. The primary concern at this stage is to confirm whether this specific component is in use within our environment and, if so, to what extent.

Flaw allows unauthorized data access.
Confirm if Garlic-Hub is in use.
Prioritize confirming exposure and relevance.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to the Garlic-Hub application's web interface. Because no authentication or specific user interaction is required, an attacker could trigger this flaw remotely. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to manipulate the application's database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of data, or even complete control over the database.

No authentication needed.
Triggered via crafted web requests.
Leads to database compromise.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

Garlic-Hub, when deployed and accessed externally, could be vulnerable to SQL injection. This may allow an attacker to manipulate database queries, potentially impacting the integrity and availability of the application's data.

Application database records.
Via crafted network requests.
Unauthorized data access or modification.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This SQL injection vulnerability in Garlic-Hub likely impacts application owners and infrastructure teams responsible for managing the Garlic-Hub instances. The first step is to confirm where Garlic-Hub is deployed, assess its exposure and criticality, and identify the accountable team to plan a coordinated remediation effort.

Application owners own the vulnerability.
Verify Garlic-Hub deployment and exposure.
Plan remediation based on risk.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is Garlic-Hub?

Garlic-Hub is a web application repository component. Developers use this software to manage and organize items within a repository structure, typically serving as a backend module that handles database interactions for web-based applications.

What does SQL injection mean for CVE-2026-38626?

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-89, which occurs when software improperly constructs database queries. By injecting malicious SQL commands, an attacker can bypass standard application logic to read, modify, or delete information directly from the underlying database, essentially tricking the system into executing unauthorized instructions.

How can an attacker trigger this vulnerability?

An attacker triggers this flaw by sending a specially crafted request to the application's web interface. Importantly, this does not require the attacker to have an account, nor does it require any specific user interaction or authentication to initiate the attack sequence.

Is my instance of Garlic-Hub at risk?

Halo Surface Signal indicates that because Garlic-Hub functions as a web repository component, it is commonly accessible through public-facing web or API interfaces. If your instance is reachable from the internet, the potential for unauthorized access is significantly higher compared to internal, restricted deployments.

Do I need to take action if I use this software?

Yes. Your initial priority should be to locate all deployments of Garlic-Hub within your environment. Once identified, work with the team responsible for that application to assess its current network exposure and begin planning a remediation strategy to secure the database interface.

References

github.com/GaurishBahurupi/SQLI-in-Garlic-Hub/blob/main/REPORT.md

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.