PatchTheCVECVE-2026-63733: SurrealDB versions before 3.2.0 contain a permissions bypass vulnerability where data-modifying statements wit
CVE-2026-63733 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting surrealdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
SurrealDB versions before 3.2.0 contain a permissions bypass vulnerability where data-modifying statements within PERMISSIONS clauses execute with enforcement disabled. Attackers with permission to perform a guarded operation can write to tables they lack permission for by embedding CREATE, UPDATE, DELETE, or UPSERT statements in the PERMISSIONS clause, causing unintended writes and data corruption.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 79%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-863 |
| Published | 2026-07-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-22 |
Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-63733?
surrealdb: upgrade to 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-63733 being exploited?
CVE-2026-63733 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-2026-63733 affect?
CVE-2026-63733 affects surrealdb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). SurrealDB versions before 3.2.0 contain a permissions bypass vulnerability where data-modifying statements within PERMISSIONS clauses execute with enforcement disabled. Attackers with permission to perform a guarded operation can write to t
How urgent is CVE-2026-63733?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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