CVE-2026-49490
HighCVSS 8.1Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk16th percentile - higher than 16% of all known CVEs
Summary
OpenCATS from version 0.9.1a contains an SQL injection vulnerability in DataGrid filter handling that allows authenticated attackers to inject SQL through crafted filters targeting the non-filterable Tags column in the Candidates DataGrid. Attackers can bypass column filterable restrictions by manipulating filter requests to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database.
Risk Assessment
The risk is that an authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to data leakage or modification in the database.
Recommendation
Update OpenCATS to the latest version and apply proper SQL injection protections in DataGrid filter handling.
Other vulnerabilities in OpenCATS
See all- CVE-2021-47936Critical
OpenCATS 0.9.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by uploading malicious PHP files disguised as resume attachments.
- CVE-2026-27760High
OpenCATS prior to commit 3002a29 contains a PHP code injection vulnerability in the installer AJAX endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting PHP statements into the databaseConnectivity action parameter. Attackers can break out of the define() string context in config.php using a single quote and statement separator to inject malicious PHP code that persists and executes on every subsequent page load when the installation wizard remains incomplete.
- CVE-2026-49489High
OpenCATS up to version 0.9.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the sortDirection parameter of the DataGrid component. Authenticated users can inject malicious SQL via the sortDirection parameter in ajax/getDataGridPager.php to perform time-based blind injection attacks and extract sensitive database contents.
Original NVD description (English source)
OpenCATS from version 0.9.1a contains an SQL injection vulnerability in DataGrid filter handling that allows authenticated attackers to inject SQL through crafted filters targeting the non-filterable Tags column in the Candidates DataGrid. Attackers can bypass column filterable restrictions by manipulating filter requests to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database.