CVE-2026-27965

What it is

Vitess is a database clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL. Prior to versions 23.0.3 and 22.0.4, anyone with read/write access to the backup storage location (e.g. an S3 bucket) can manipulate backup manifest files so that arbitrary code is later executed when that backup is restored. This can be used to provide that attacker with unintended/unauthorized access to the production deployment environment — allowing them to access information available in that environment as well as run any additional arbitrary commands there. Versions 23.0.3 and 22.0.4 contain a patch. Some workarounds are available. Those who intended to use an external decompressor then can always specify that decompressor command in the `--external-decompressor` flag value for `vttablet` and `vtbackup`. That then overrides any value specified in the manifest file. Those who did not intend to use an external decompressor, nor an internal one, can specify a value such as `cat` or `tee` in the `--external-decompressor` flag value for `vttablet` and `vtbackup` to ensure that a harmless command is always used.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-02-26 02:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:27 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.4 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-02-26 02:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:27 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-78 · OS command injection

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Linuxfoundation Vitess < 22.0.4
• Linuxfoundation Vitess < 23.0.3

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

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