CVE-2026-4506

Vulnerability

Analysis

A code injection vulnerability exists in Mindinventory MindSQL versions up to 0.2.1. The flaw resides in the ask_db function within the file mindsql/core/mindsql_core.py, which processes user-supplied natural language questions and converts them into SQL queries [1]. The specific manipulation that leads to code injection is not detailed in public sources, but the function's role as a Text-to-SQL RAG component handling arbitrary input makes it a critical attack surface [2].\.

Attack

Vector and Exploitation

The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without requiring authentication, as MindSQL is designed to accept user questions over network connections [2]. An attacker can send a crafted payload to the ask_db function, which is exposed when the library is instantiated and used in a service context that accepts external input. Public proof-of-concept exploit code has been released, lowering the barrier for exploitation [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to inject arbitrary code into the MindSQL process. This can lead to full compromise of the database the library connects to, as well as potential lateral movement within the environment, and access network, and unauthorized access to sensitive data managed by the application [1].

Mitigation

Status

The vendor was contacted but did not respond, and no official patch has been released as of this publication [1]. Users of MindSQL in any production or internet-facing context should either upgrade to a patched version if one becomes available, or restrict network access to the vulnerable function and implement strict input validation as a workaround.