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CVE-2026-113605

7.2 · HIGH

Stirling-PDF from 2.13.2 through 3.2.0 contains an incomplete denylist in DatabaseService.validateSqlContent() that allows administrators to bypass H2 import restrictions using CREATE OR REPLACE AL…

Published Oct 20, 2026CWE-184EPSS 0.66%

Overview

CVE-2026-113605 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stirling-PDF from 2.13.2 through 3.2.0 contains an incomplete denylist in DatabaseService.validateSqlContent() that allows administrators to bypass H2 import restrictions using CREATE OR REPLACE ALIAS. Authenticated administrators can upload a crafted SQL backup to the import-database endpoint, where RUNSCRIPT defines H2 Java function aliases and restores Java-method execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refabraxaslabs.tech/research/stirling-h2-import-leftoverRefabraxaslabs.tech/research/stirling-pdf-3.2.0-leftoversGitHubgithub.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/v3.2.0/app/proprietary/src/main/java/stirling/software/proprietary/security/service/DatabaseService.javaGitHubgithub.com/abraxas/stirling-h2-import-leftoverRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/stirling-pdf-2.13.2-through-3.2.0-h2-sql-denylist-bypass-via-import-database

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-113605?

CVE-2026-113605 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-113605?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-113605?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-113605?

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