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Critical Dgraph Database Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • April 6, 2026

A maximum-severity vulnerability in Dgraph, a popular open-source graph database. Tracked as CVE-2026-34976, this critical flaw carries a perfect CVSS score of 10.0. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass all security controls, overwrite entire databases, read sensitive server files, and launch Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. Discovered by security researchers Matthew McNeely and Koda […]

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Critical Dgraph Database Flaw Allowed Attackers to Bypass Authentication A critical vulnerability in the Dgraph database system, tracked as CVE-2026-34976, has been discovered, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass all security controls. This flaw carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0 and enables attackers to overwrite entire databases, read sensitive server files, and execute Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. All versions of Dgraph are affected by this vulnerability. Security researchers Matthew McNeely and Koda have identified the issue, prompting urgent attention from the cybersecurity community. The flaw poses a significant risk of complete system takeovers for organizations using Dgraph. Currently, there is no mention of a patch being available, increasing the urgency for organizations to assess their exposure. Immediate action is recommended to mitigate potential exploitation. 2 sources 75

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