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CVE-2026-72857

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2026-72857 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Budibase before 3.40.0 fails to redact datasource credentials stored in STRING typed fields, allowing authenticated users to read MongoDB connection strings and Firebase private keys in plaintext. Attackers with table read permissions can retrieve datasource configurations through the read API to obtain live backend database credentials and service account keys.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Budibase before 3.40.0 fails to redact datasource credentials stored in STRING typed fields, allowing authenticated users to read MongoDB connection strings and Firebase private keys in plaintext. Attackers with table read permissions can retrieve datasource configurations through the read API to obtain live backend database credentials and service account keys.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.7/10

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

CVSS 4.0
8.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Budibasebudibase< 3.40.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72857?
Budibase before 3.40.0 fails to redact datasource credentials stored in STRING typed fields, allowing authenticated users to read MongoDB connection strings and Firebase private keys in plaintext. Attackers with table read permissions can retrieve datasource configurations through the read API to obtain live backend database credentials and service account keys.
How severe is CVE-2026-72857?
CVE-2026-72857 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72857?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST