Database Proxy: Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences
CVE-2026-12357 is a high-severity improper neutralization of CRLF sequences vulnerability in Database Proxy from Heimdall Data, with a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. Affected Database Proxy versions: 25.03.01.21. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 66% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Database Proxy you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heimdall Data | Database Proxy | 25.03.01.21 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (trendmicro.com).
Official description
Heimdall Data Database Proxy generateFileContent CRLF Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Heimdall Data Database Proxy. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the generateFileContent function. The issue results from the lack of proper neutralization of CRLF sequences. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-29251.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences
The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Appropriately filter or quote CRLF sequences in user-controlled input.
More Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences vulnerabilities (CWE-93)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in Database Proxy
- 7.2 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences vulnerabilities
- 7.6 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
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