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CVE-2026-52470 Crocus CVE debrief
A critical SQL injection vulnerability was found in Crocus v.1.3.44. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the RecordStateMapper.xml file. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T21:16:51.873Z and was last modified on 2026-07-22T20:50:36.493Z. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is classified as CRITICAL. Security teams should prioritize patching to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks. The RecordStateMapper.xml file is a key component that needs review and update to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Vendor
- Crocus
- Product
- Crocus 1.3.44
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-22
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-22
Who should care
Security teams and administrators responsible for Crocus v.1.3.44 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks. IT teams managing Crocus deployments should review and update RecordStateMapper.xml configurations to ensure the vulnerability is mitigated. Vulnerability management teams should monitor for suspicious activity related to Crocus and perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-52470 vulnerability is a SQL injection issue in Crocus v.1.3.44. It allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the RecordStateMapper.xml file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is classified as CRITICAL. This SQL injection vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious SQL code into the RecordStateMapper.xml file, potentially leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation. The affected product, Crocus v.1.3.44, should be patched immediately to prevent exploitation.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the vendor-provided patch for Crocus v.1.3.44
- Review and update RecordStateMapper.xml configurations
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to Crocus
- Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Verify the integrity of the RecordStateMapper.xml file and ensure it has not been tampered with
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further investigation and verification are necessary to fully understand the impact and scope of CVE-2026-52470. The source detail is limited, and defensive verification tasks are required to ensure the vulnerability is properly mitigated. The RecordStateMapper.xml file and Crocus v.1.3.44 configurations should be reviewed and updated to prevent exploitation.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-52470 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-52470
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-52470 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-52470
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/Y4y17/CVE/blob/main/Crocus/SQL%20Injection-2.md
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.