CVE-2026-44169: mariadb Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. From versions 11.4.1 to before 11.4.11, 11.8.1 to before 11.8.7, and 12.3.1, a user getting EXECUTE access to a stored routine via a role, could see the routine definition even without SHOW CREATE ROUTINE privilege. This issue has been patched in versions 11.4.11, 11.8.7, and 12.3.2.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0016

Probability of exploitation

0.06%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mariadb	mariadb	11.4.1 — 11.4.11
mariadb	mariadb	11.8.1 — 11.8.7
mariadb	mariadb	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/MariaDB/server/security/advisories/GHSA-22xq-vq3f-87x2

Other References

https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-39288

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44169? +

MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. From versions 11.4.1 to before 11.4.11, 11.8.1 to before 11.8.7, and 12.3.1, a user getting EXECUTE access to a stored routine via a role, could see the routine definition even without SHOW CREATE ROUTINE privilege. This issue has been patched in versions 11.4.11, 11.8.7, and 12.3.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-44169? +

CVE-2026-44169 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0016, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-44169? +

CVE-2026-44169 affects products from mariadb, specifically: mariadb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-44169? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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