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CVE-2021-47748

Hasura Graphql Engine remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.15%
  1. Published21 Jan 2026

Description

Hasura GraphQL 1.3.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands through SQL query manipulation. Attackers can inject commands into the run_sql endpoint by crafting malicious GraphQL queries that execute system commands through PostgreSQL's COPY FROM PROGRAM functionality.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Hasura Graphql Engine1.3.3

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-47748 being actively exploited?

CVE-2021-47748 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.15%.

How severe is CVE-2021-47748?

CVE-2021-47748 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-47748?

Affected products include Hasura Graphql Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47748?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.