CVE-2024-48040: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in tainacan

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-48040?

tainacan: upgrade to 0.21.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-48040 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48040 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-48040 affect?

CVE-2024-48040 affects tainacan. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in tainacan Tainacan tainacan allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Tainacan: from n/a through <= 0.21.8.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-48040 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting tainacan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in tainacan Tainacan tainacan allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Tainacan: from n/a through <= 0.21.8.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: tainacan

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-11 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tainacan tainacan UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.21.9

Fixed in: 0.21.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tainacan || rpm -q tainacan || tainacan --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.21.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tainacan

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tainacan

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-48040?

tainacan: upgrade to 0.21.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-48040 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48040 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-48040 affect?

CVE-2024-48040 affects tainacan. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in tainacan Tainacan tainacan allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Tainacan: from n/a through <= 0.21.8.

How urgent is CVE-2024-48040?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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