CVE-2026-7299: Appsmith’s SQL query editor’s autocomplete functionality fails to sanitize database object names before render

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-7299?

appsmith: upgrade to 1.99. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-7299 being exploited?

CVE-2026-7299 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-7299 affect?

CVE-2026-7299 affects appsmith. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Appsmith’s SQL query editor’s autocomplete functionality fails to sanitize database object names before rendering them in innerHTML, allowing an authenticated Developer to inject persistent XSS by a malicious table or column names triggerin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-7299?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-7299 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting appsmith. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Appsmith’s SQL query editor’s autocomplete functionality fails to sanitize database object names before rendering them in innerHTML, allowing an authenticated Developer to inject persistent XSS by a malicious table or column names triggering arbitrary code execution in the sessions of other workspace members when they interact with the same datasource.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-06-02
Last modified	2026-07-22

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: appsmith

Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-02 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-22 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

appsmith appsmith UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.99

Fixed in: 1.99

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.99 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade appsmith

Note

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

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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-2026-7299?

appsmith: upgrade to 1.99. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-7299 being exploited?

CVE-2026-7299 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-2026-7299 affect?

CVE-2026-7299 affects appsmith. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Appsmith’s SQL query editor’s autocomplete functionality fails to sanitize database object names before rendering them in innerHTML, allowing an authenticated Developer to inject persistent XSS by a malicious table or column names triggerin

How urgent is CVE-2026-7299?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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