CVE-2026-27483: MindsDB is a platform for building artificial intelligence from enterprise data

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27483 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mindsdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MindsDB is a platform for building artificial intelligence from enterprise data. Prior to version 25.9.1.1, there is a path traversal vulnerability in Mindsdb's /api/files interface, which an authenticated attacker can exploit to achieve remote command execution. The vulnerability exists in the "Upload File" module, which corresponds to the API endpoint /api/files. Since the multipart file upload does not perform security checks on the uploaded f

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	11.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: mindsdb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-24 15:21 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mindsdb mindsdb UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.9.1.1

Fixed in: 25.9.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 25.9.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mindsdb

Note

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

Exact fixes by distribution

Python (pip) · mindsdb · FIXED · 25.9.1.1 · vulnerable: < 25.9.1.1 · source

pip install --upgrade "mindsdb>=25.9.1.1" pip show mindsdb

Fedora 46 · python-configargparse · FIXED · 1.9.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3ab7c44443 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3ab7c44443

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: thewhiteh4t/cve-2026-27483 (6 stars)
GitHub PoC: nabhan-mohy/cve-2026-27483-lab (1 stars)
Write-up: github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb/security/advisories/GHSA-4894-xqv6-vrfq
Exploit-DB: MindsDB 25.9.1.1 - Path Traversal
Nuclei scan template: MindsDB - Remote Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-27483?

mindsdb: upgrade to 25.9.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27483 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27483 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-2026-27483 affect?

CVE-2026-27483 affects mindsdb. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). MindsDB is a platform for building artificial intelligence from enterprise data. Prior to version 25.9.1.1, there is a path traversal vulnerability in Mindsdb's /api/files interface, which an authenticated attacker can exploit to achieve re

How urgent is CVE-2026-27483?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-2531 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A security vulnerability has been detected in MindsDB up to 25.14.1
CVE-2025-68472 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE MindsDB is a platform for building artificial intelligence from enterprise data
CVE-2024-24759 CRITICAL 9.3 UPGRADE MindsDB is a platform for building artificial intelligence from enterprise data

References

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