CVE-2022-45786Network attack vector

Data exposure and manipulation via unparameterized Cypher queries

Published Feb 4, 2023 · Updated Mar 26, 2025

SQL injection in Apache AGE 1.1.0 and earlier for PostgreSQL 11 and 12 allows remote attackers to read or alter database data. Python and Golang drivers interpolate graph names and Cypher text into PostgreSQL calls because cypher() placeholders are transformed before execution-time parameters resolve. Exposure requires an application that uses an affected driver and passes attacker-controlled values into its Cypher query path.

CVSS severity8.1
High
EPSS probability0.96%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Apache AGE 1.1.0 and earlier for PostgreSQL 11 and 12 allows remote attackers to read or alter database data. Python and Golang drivers interpolate graph names and Cypher text into PostgreSQL calls because cypher() placeholders are transformed before execution-time parameters resolve. Exposure requires an application that uses an affected driver and passes attacker-controlled values into its Cypher query path.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-45786
Published
Feb 4, 2023
Updated
Mar 26, 2025
Vendor
The Apache Software Foundation
Product
Apache AGE
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 4, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 26, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=Apache AGE for PostgreSQL 11 <=1.1.0
  2. Affected versionversion=Apache AGE for PostgreSQL 12 <=1.1.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

The Apache Software Foundation · Apache AGEversion=Apache AGE for PostgreSQL 11 <=1.1.0; version=Apache AGE for PostgreSQL 12 <=1.1.0

Published CVSS scores

8.1NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.1CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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