CVE-2026-47670 dbgate CVE debrief

Who should care

DbGate users, administrators of cross-platform database management systems, security teams responsible for vulnerability management, and IT professionals handling database security should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to patch their systems. These individuals should review their systems for potential exposure, apply patches or mitigations, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-47670 is an authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in DbGate, a cross-platform database manager. Versions 7.1.8 and prior are affected. An attacker with valid DbGate credentials can exploit an unsanitized `functionName` parameter in the `/runners/load-reader` endpoint to execute arbitrary OS commands as root. The `require = null` mitigation can be bypassed via dynamic `import()`. A patch is available in version 7.1.9. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4 and is considered CRITICAL.

Defensive priority

Authenticated RCE vulnerability in DbGate, a cross-platform database manager, allows any user with valid credentials to execute arbitrary OS commands as root. Immediate patching to version 7.1.9 or later is recommended.

Recommended defensive actions

• Patch DbGate to version 7.1.9 or later
• Restrict access to the `/runners/load-reader` endpoint
• Monitor for suspicious activity on DbGate instances
• Implement additional security measures for database management systems
• 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-2026-47670 record indicates DbGate versions 7.1.8 and prior are vulnerable to authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE). An attacker with valid DbGate credentials can execute arbitrary OS commands as root by exploiting an unsanitized `functionName` parameter in the `/runners/load-reader` endpoint. The mitigation `require = null` can be bypassed via dynamic `import()`. A patch is available in version 7.1.9.

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