CVE-2026-49489

HIGH

OpenCATS - SQL Injection in DataGrid sortDirection Parameter

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2026-49489. PoCs published by Gabriel Rodrigues.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a functional SQL injection exploit for OpenCATS 0.9.7.4, leveraging time-based blind SQLi via the 'sortDirection' parameter in an authenticated context. It extracts database information, user credentials, and version details.

Description

OpenCATS through 0.9.7.4 contains a sql injection vulnerability in the sortDirection parameter of the DataGrid component that allows authenticated users to extract database contents. Attackers can inject malicious SQL via the sortDirection parameter in ajax/getDataGridPager.php to perform time-based blind injection attacks and read sensitive data.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Gabriel Rodrigues · pythonwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52579

This is a functional SQL injection exploit for OpenCATS 0.9.7.4, leveraging time-based blind SQLi via the 'sortDirection' parameter in an authenticated context. It extracts database information, user credentials, and version details.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: OpenCATS <= 0.9.7.4
Auth required
Prerequisites: valid admin credentials · access to the target application
devstral-2 · analyzed May 31, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GHSA Advisory GHSA-8mc8-5gw6-c7w4
https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/security/advisories/GHSA-8mc8-5gw6-c7w4
Exploit exploit
Packet Storm Advisory
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/222200/
Exploit exploit
Exploit DB Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52579
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenCATS - SQL Injection in DataGrid sortDirection Parameter
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/opencats-sql-injection-in-datagrid-sortdirection-parameter

Scores

CVSS v3 8.5
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 10.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (1)
OpenCATS/OpenCATS < 0.9.7.4
Published May 31, 2026
Tracked Since May 31, 2026