CVE-2026-33468
Kysely SQL injection
- Published26 Mar 2026
Description
Kysely is a type-safe TypeScript SQL query builder. Prior to version 0.28.14, Kysely's `DefaultQueryCompiler.sanitizeStringLiteral()` only escapes single quotes by doubling them (`'` → `''`) but does not escape backslashes. When used with the MySQL dialect (where `NO_BACKSLASH_ESCAPES` is OFF by default), an attacker can use a backslash to escape the trailing quote of a string literal, breaking out of the string context and injecting arbitrary SQL. This affects any code path that uses `ImmediateValueTransformer` to inline values — specifically `CreateIndexBuilder.where()` and `CreateViewBuilder.as()`. Version 0.28.14 contains a fix.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-33468 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-33468 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.45%.
How severe is CVE-2026-33468?
CVE-2026-33468 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-33468?
Affected products include Kysely.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33468?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Kysely 0.28.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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.