CVE-2026-42127: The public dashboard query endpoint does not limit request body size before processing, allowing unauthenticat

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-42127 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting grafana. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The public dashboard query endpoint does not limit request body size before processing, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trigger excessive memory allocation by sending arbitrarily large JSON payloads. This can lead to denial of service through memory exhaustion. No valid dashboard access token or authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400, CWE-770
Published	2026-06-22
Last modified	2026-07-10

Publisher (CNA): Grafana Labs · Vendor: grafana

Last updated 2026-07-10 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-22 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-10 16:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grafana grafana UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11.6.14 · >= 12.2.0 and <= 12.2.8 · >= 12.3.0 and <= 12.3.6 · >= 12.4.0 and <= 12.4.3 · >= 13.0.0 and <= 13.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 13.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 13.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade grafana

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison grafana sudo apt install grafana=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold grafana

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list grafana sudo dnf downgrade grafana-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add grafana

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-42127?

grafana: upgrade to newer than 13.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42127 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42127 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-2026-42127 affect?

CVE-2026-42127 affects grafana. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The public dashboard query endpoint does not limit request body size before processing, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trigger excessive memory allocation by sending arbitrarily large JSON payloads. This can lead to denial of service

How urgent is CVE-2026-42127?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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