CVE-2026-48114: Metacat is data repository software that helps researchers preserve, share, and discover data

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTE

CVE-2026-48114 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Metacat is data repository software that helps researchers preserve, share, and discover data. Versions 2.0.0 and and above contain an unauthenticated SQL injection in the /harvesterRegistration endpoint. HarvesterRegistration.dbInsert() builds an INSERT against HARVEST_SITE_SCHEDULE via string concatenation, using a quoteString() helper that performs raw single-quote wrapping without escaping. Three request parameters reach the sink: unit, conta

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89, CWE-287
Published	2026-06-15
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc.

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-06-15 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · log4cplus · FIXED · 2.2.0.1-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-fc241370c9 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-fc241370c9

Fedora ELN · velocitty · FIXED · 1.0.3-2.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-edae8cd295 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-edae8cd295

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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-2026-48114?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48114 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48114 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-2026-48114 affect?

CVE-2026-48114 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Metacat is data repository software that helps researchers preserve, share, and discover data. Versions 2.0.0 and and above contain an unauthenticated SQL injection in the /harvesterRegistration endpoint. HarvesterRegistration.dbInsert() bu

How urgent is CVE-2026-48114?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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