How broadly exploitable is this vulnerability?

Exploitability depends on who can call the `/api/v1/datasource/check` endpoint and how freely they can define data source parameters. In deployments where regular users or integrations can create or validate external MySQL data sources, an attacker can typically exploit this remotely, provided the SQLBot server can reach attacker-controlled endpoints.

Does an attacker need authenticated access to exploit it?

In most realistic setups, some level of authenticated access is required to configure a new data source or trigger the connectivity check API. However, if an instance exposes this endpoint without proper authorization, exploitation can become effectively unauthenticated. The key requirement is the ability to submit and test a crafted MySQL data source configuration.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The most robust fix is to disallow dangerous client capabilities like `LOCAL INFILE` during data source checks, strictly validate or whitelist connection options, and prevent the connectivity check from reaching arbitrary external hosts. Additionally, running SQLBot with minimal filesystem privileges significantly reduces the impact of any residual file access pathways.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

SSRF-Driven Arbitrary File Read (CWE-73, CWE-918) in SQLBot Data Source Connectivity Check

CVE-2026-32949

Published:

Mar 19, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Improper File Access

CWE:

CWE-73;CWE-918

Impact:

Arbitrary File Read and Sensitive Data Exposure via SSRF

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Improper File Access

CWE:

CWE-73;CWE-918

Impact:

Arbitrary File Read and Sensitive Data Exposure via SSRF

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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SSRF-Driven Arbitrary File Read (CWE-73, CWE-918) in SQLBot Data Source Connectivity Check

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.6)

Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Zalo Plugin sendPhoto

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

Authorization Bypass (CWE-863) in OpenClaw Matrix Room Control Commands

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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