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CVE-2026-56281 Capgo CVE debrief
CVE-2026-56281 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Capgo before 12.128.2. The vulnerability exists in the POST /private/admin_stats endpoint, where the limit parameter is destructured from an unvalidated request body and interpolated directly into Cloudflare Analytics Engine SQL queries via template literals. An attacker with platform admin credentials can inject SQL fragments to enumerate dataset schemas, extract analytics data, or cause denial-of-service against the analytics backend. This vulnerability has a significant impact on the security of affected systems and should be prioritized for mitigation.
- Vendor
- Capgo
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-13
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-13
Who should care
Administrators and users of Capgo before version 12.128.2 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it. This includes reviewing system logs for potential SQL injection attempts and ensuring that all systems are updated to the latest version. Additionally, security teams should consider the potential impact on their systems and prioritize mitigation efforts accordingly.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by the lack of validation of the limit parameter in the request body, which is then used in SQL queries. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code and potentially extract or modify sensitive data. The vulnerability exists in the POST /private/admin_stats endpoint, where the limit parameter is destructured from an unvalidated request body and interpolated directly into Cloudflare Analytics Engine SQL queries via template literals.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Capgo to version 12.128.2 or later
- Validate and sanitize user input to prevent SQL injection
- Monitor analytics backend for suspicious activity
- Implement additional security measures to prevent exploitation
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-12T12:16:45.433Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received. There is limited evidence available to support claims about the vulnerability. Defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the vendor and consider the potential impact on their systems.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-56281 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-56281
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-56281 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56281
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/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-6ffx-8hjj-jhhf
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-sql-injection-via-unvalidated-limit-parameter-in-admin-stats-endpoint
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.