CVE-2026-54284: sqlparse is a non-validating SQL parser module for Python

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HIGH 8.7REMOTE

CVE-2026-54284 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

sqlparse is a non-validating SQL parser module for Python. Prior to 0.6.0, TokenList construction and string conversion in sqlparse/sql.py repeatedly flatten nested token subtrees constructed by group_parenthesis and group_case, causing quadratic CPU consumption through sqlparse.parse(), sqlparse.format(), and sqlparse.split() before depth and token limits terminate processing. This issue is fixed in version 0.6.0.

Why this priority

High severity
CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-407, CWE-1333
Published	2026-08-17
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc.

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-17 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Python (pip) · sqlparse · FIXED · 0.6.0 · vulnerable: <= 0.5.5 · source

pip install --upgrade "sqlparse>=0.6.0" pip show sqlparse

Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b

Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273

Debian 12 · sqlparse · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · sqlparse · NO FIX YET

Public exploits and detection

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

Write-up: github.com/andialbrecht/sqlparse/security/advisories/GHSA-pwgv-4x5q-6m9f

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-54284?

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

Is CVE-2026-54284 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54284 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-2026-54284 affect?

CVE-2026-54284 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). sqlparse is a non-validating SQL parser module for Python. Prior to 0.6.0, TokenList construction and string conversion in sqlparse/sql.py repeatedly flatten nested token subtrees constructed by group_parenthesis and group_case, causing qua

How urgent is CVE-2026-54284?

Priority 45/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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