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DbGate RCE via unsanitized `functionName` parameter.

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.4)

CVE-2026-47670

DbGate is a database management tool typically installed and accessed within local environments or internal networks by developers and database administrators. While network-accessible in some setups, it is generally not designed to be a public-internet-facing edge service or gateway.

OS Command Injection

Halo Surface Signal: 2 out of 5 — less likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This vulnerability affects DbGate, a cross-platform database management tool. It allows authenticated users to execute operating system commands with root privileges by exploiting an unsanitized parameter. This could potentially lead to unauthorized system access and control if an attacker gains valid DbGate credentials.

Malicious code execution via database tool.
Confirms unauthorized system access and control potential.
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Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker with valid credentials for DbGate can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the underlying operating system. The attack involves sending a specially crafted request to the `/runners/load-reader` endpoint, which fails to properly sanitize the `functionName` parameter. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to a complete compromise.

Requires authenticated access to DbGate.
Triggers by sending a request to a specific endpoint.
Risks remote code execution as root.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

DbGate, a cross-platform database manager, could allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This could occur when a user with valid DbGate credentials interacts with the `/runners/load-reader` endpoint by exploiting an unsanitized `functionName` parameter.

System commands could be executed.
Exploitation via authenticated user access.
Potential for unauthorized system control.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The critical vulnerability in DbGate affects all versions prior to 7.1.9, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands as root. Responsibility for addressing this likely falls to teams managing database infrastructure and applications, such as platform or application owners, who must first identify all instances of DbGate, determine their exposure and criticality, and then coordinate remediation.

Application owners must confirm DbGate instances.
Verify network reachability and business criticality.
Plan risk-based remediation with vendor coordination.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is DbGate and how is it used?

DbGate is a cross-platform database management tool that provides a unified interface for connecting to, querying, and managing various database systems. Developers and database administrators use it to streamline tasks like data visualization, schema design, and script execution. Because it interfaces directly with backend database servers and the underlying host operating system to manage files and connections, it requires significant system-level permissions to function effectively.

What does CWE-78 mean for CVE-2026-47670?

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command, known as CWE-78. In the context of CVE-2026-47670, it means the application takes input from a user—specifically through the `functionName` parameter—and passes it directly to the system's command shell without cleaning it first. An attacker can inject their own commands into this input stream, forcing the server to execute unintended, arbitrary instructions with root-level authority.

How is this vulnerability triggered?

An attacker triggers the bug by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the `/runners/load-reader` endpoint within the DbGate application. The attack requires the user to already possess valid, authenticated credentials for the platform. It is important to note that simply visiting the application or browsing its interface does not trigger the issue; the attacker must specifically target this endpoint with a malicious payload, and previous attempts to mitigate the flaw via code-level restrictions are...

Do I need to worry about this CVE if my database tool is internal?

Halo Surface Signal notes that DbGate is typically found in local or internal network environments rather than on the public internet. However, internal placement does not eliminate risk. If an attacker gains a foothold elsewhere in your network, they could leverage those valid credentials to pivot to your database infrastructure. You should evaluate how accessible your DbGate instances are to other users on your network and whether your authentication controls are robust enough to prevent unauthorized access.

What is the first step to remediate this vulnerability?

The primary response is to update your DbGate installation to version 7.1.9 or later, which contains the official patch. Before applying the update, application owners should create an inventory of all running DbGate instances to identify which systems are currently at risk. Once identified, prioritize these systems based on their business importance and internal network reachability, then coordinate the rollout of the updated software version across your infrastructure.

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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.