CVE-2024-58369 surrealdb CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of SurrealDB versions before 1.1.1, particularly those responsible for managing and securing databases, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to prevent exploitation. This includes reviewing system configurations, monitoring for suspicious activity, and ensuring timely updates to mitigate potential risks.

Technical summary

The vulnerability in SurrealDB versions before 1.1.1 is caused by inadequate validation of custom parameters and functions. This allows authorized clients to invoke these entities at unsupported levels, leading to a server crash and denial of service. The issue arises from the failure to properly validate invocation of custom parameters and functions at root or namespace levels, causing server panic. Affected users should prioritize updates to prevent potential exploitation.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Update SurrealDB to version 1.1.1 or later
• Restrict access to authorized clients
• Monitor server logs for suspicious activity
• 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
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-18T14:17:10.003Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received. There is limited evidence available to confirm affected scope and severity. Defenders should verify SurrealDB versions before 1.1.1 for potential exposure and review official advisories for guidance. Evidence is limited, and further verification is required to assess the full impact of this vulnerability.

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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.