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CVE-2026-75854 ArcadeData CVE debrief
A critical vulnerability exists in ArcadeDB versions before 26.8.1, affecting the Redis wire-protocol plugin. This plugin lacks authentication, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read, write, and delete data. Attackers can connect to the Redis port and execute arbitrary commands against any database on the server without providing credentials, effectively bypassing all security gates.
- Vendor
- ArcadeData
- Product
- arcadedb
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-18
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-08
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-18
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-08
Who should care
Defenders and administrators responsible for ArcadeDB installations should assess exposure and verify authentication configuration for the Redis wire-protocol plugin. Immediate action is required to prevent potential data breaches.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-75854 is a critical vulnerability in ArcadeDB's Redis wire-protocol plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to read, write, and delete data. Defenders and administrators must assess exposure and verify authentication configuration to prevent potential data breaches.
- Unauthenticated data access and manipulation
- Potential data breaches due to lack of authentication
- Bypassing of security gates due to authentication bypass
- Need for immediate verification of authentication configuration
Technical summary
The Redis wire-protocol plugin in ArcadeDB versions before 26.8.1 lacks authentication, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands against any database on the server. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.3 and is considered critical. Defenders and administrators must assess exposure and verify authentication configuration to prevent potential data breaches. Immediate action is required to restrict access to the Redis port and ensure that authentication is properly configured to mitigate this critical vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Immediately assess exposure of ArcadeDB installations and verify if they are using the vulnerable Redis wire-protocol plugin. Restrict access to the Redis port and ensure that authentication is properly configured.
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure of ArcadeDB installations
- Verify authentication configuration for the Redis wire-protocol plugin
- Restrict access to the Redis port
- Upgrade to ArcadeDB version 26.8.1 or later
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details about the vulnerability. However, the exact scope of affected versions and potential impact on specific deployments require further verification from official sources.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-75854 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-75854
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-75854 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-75854
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedb/security/advisories/GHSA-m46c-jh3x-xwrp
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/arcadedb-redis-wire-protocol-plugin-missing-authentication
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.