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Critical Dgraph Database Flaw Allowed Attackers to Bypass Authentication

Critical Dgraph Database Flaw Allowed Attackers to Bypass Authentication

First seen 6 Apr 2026, 11:43 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •April 7, 2026 at 10:32 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-34976 allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass security in Dgraph.
  • •The vulnerability has a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, indicating critical severity.
  • •No patch is currently available, heightening the risk for affected organizations.

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.

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2026-04-06
CVE-2026-34976 disclosed
2026-04-06
Articles published detailing the vulnerability
Date unknown
No patch available for the vulnerability

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