CVE-2026-3960
H2o remote code execution
- Published23 Apr 2026
Description
A critical remote code execution vulnerability exists in the unauthenticated REST API endpoint /99/ImportSQLTable in H2O-3 version 3.46.0.9 and prior. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient security controls in the parameter blacklist mechanism, which only targets MySQL JDBC driver-specific dangerous parameters. An attacker can bypass these controls by switching the JDBC URL protocol to jdbc:postgresql: and exploiting PostgreSQL JDBC driver-specific parameters such as socketFactory and socketFactoryArg. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the H2O-3 server with the privileges of the H2O-3 process. The issue is resolved in version 3.46.0.10.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-3960 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-3960 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.03%.
How severe is CVE-2026-3960?
CVE-2026-3960 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-3960?
Affected products include H2o.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3960?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example H2o 3.46.0.10 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.