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Helical Insight EUVDEUVD-2026-103056

| CVE-2026-111634 HIGH
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-10-16 VulnCheck GHSA-cjph-845q-jxp4
8.6
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulnCheck
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate as low-privilege viewer
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted placeholder to /executeDatasource
  3. Exploit
    Bypass broken SqlDetect guard
  4. Execution
    Inject SQL into data source query
  5. Impact
    Read unexposed tables and modify data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires an authenticated session at the 'viewer' privilege level or higher and the ability to invoke the /executeDatasource endpoint with report parameters. The attacker must supply crafted Numeric or String placeholder values in report parameters that evade the application's broken SqlDetect input filter; success depends on that guard being the only sanitization in place (true through version 7.0.0). Impact is bounded by the privileges of the report's configured data-source database account. The principal limiting factor is the authentication requirement (PR:L) - this cannot be exploited by fully unauthenticated attackers - while no user interaction, no special non-default configuration, and no local access are needed once authenticated.

Impact

This is a credible, actionable priority rather than a CVSS-inflated non-issue, but with a meaningful limiting factor. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N) scores 8.6 and is internally consistent with the description: a network-reachable endpoint (/executeDatasource), low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and integrity impact from reading unexposed tables and modifying data. The key gating signal is PR:L - exploitation requires an authenticated account (described as a low-privilege 'viewer'), so this is not a pre-auth internet-wide mass-exploitation candidate. No EPSS score was provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified. The CVE is NOT listed in CISA KEV and no POC flag was supplied in the input, so there is no evidence of active exploitation; however, a public technical write-up (hackmd) and the exact vulnerable source location (EfwdQueryProcessor.java L220-235) are referenced, which materially lowers the barrier to developing a working exploit. No SSVC decision data was provided. Net: a high-severity, low-complexity authenticated SQLi in a BI tool - real and worth patching promptly for any exposed instance, but the authenticated prerequisite argues against emergency/zero-day treatment absent evidence of exploitation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A low-privileged authenticated viewer in Helical Insight submits a report execution request to /executeDatasource, supplying a crafted Numeric or String placeholder value that defeats the flawed SqlDetect guard. The injected SQL executes against the report's backing data source, letting the attacker read tables never exposed through the UI and alter stored data. No public exploit code is flagged in the input, but a technical write-up and the exact vulnerable code path are publicly referenced, easing exploit development.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 16, 2026

SQL injection in Helical Insight through 7.0.0 allows authenticated users with at least viewer privileges to execute arbitrary SQL queries via crafted Numeric or String placeholder values sent to the /executeDatasource endpoint, bypassing the broken SqlDetect guard. This enables reading unexposed database tables and modifying data within the report's configured data source, with impact limited by the privileges of the database account used by the application. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Until an official fix is released, administrators should implement compensating controls: restrict access to the /executeDatasource endpoint to fully trusted users only (note: this may reduce functionality for legitimate viewers), enforce strict server-side input validation on all report parameters, particularly Numeric and String placeholders, and replace the broken SqlDetect guard with parameterized queries or a robust allowlist-based sanitization mechanism. Additionally, configure report data source database accounts with least privilege to limit the scope of data that can be read or modified. Monitor application logs for suspicious SQL injection attempts. For updates, refer to the vendor advisory at https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/helical-insight-through-7.0.0-sql-injection-via-executedatasource.

Affected VersionsENISA

helicalinsight 0 ≤7.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd helicalinsight no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability resides in the EfwdQueryProcessor.java class (lines 220-235) where report parameter values are incorporated into SQL queries without proper escaping. Helical Insight's SqlDetect guard, intended to filter malicious input, is ineffective, allowing authenticated attackers to inject SQL through Numeric or String placeholders. This is a classic CWE-89 SQL injection flaw. The affected product is identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:helicalinsight:helicalinsight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (all versions up to 7.0.0). Exploitation requires a valid session at the viewer level or higher and the ability to invoke the /executeDatasource endpoint. The CVSS 4.0 vector reflects network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and integrity impact, but no availability impact. The independent assessment confirms this with a CVSS 3.1 vector of AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulnCheck) PRIMARY 8.6 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 8.1 HIGH

Network endpoint with low complexity and no UI; PR:L for the required authenticated viewer; C:H and I:H for reading hidden tables and modifying data, A:N as no availability impact is described.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (VulnCheck).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulnCheck

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Helical Insight through 7.0.0 contains an sql injection vulnerability that allows authenticated viewers to inject SQL through unescaped report parameter values sent to /executeDatasource. Attackers can supply crafted Numeric or String placeholder values that bypass the broken SqlDetect guard to read unexposed tables and modify data in the report's data source.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Helical Insight versions through 7.0.0 contain a high-severity SQL injection flaw that allows users with viewer privileges to read and modify data within configured report data sources, though no public exploit identified at time of analysis. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive business information and data tampering, impacting organizations that rely on Helical Insight for analytics. Leadership should prioritize remediation to prevent potential data breaches and compliance violations.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include restricting access to the /executeDatasource endpoint, enforcing least privilege on database accounts, validating and sanitizing placeholder inputs, deploying WAF rules, and monitoring for suspicious SQL activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Prevalence
Low
niche open-source BI/reporting tool, limited enterprise deployment footprint
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS N/A
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +43
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

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