CVE-2026-22044 Overview
CVE-2026-22044 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting GLPI, a free asset and IT management software package. The vulnerability exists in versions from 0.85 to before 10.0.23, allowing an authenticated user to perform SQL injection attacks against the application database.
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can exploit this SQL injection flaw to extract sensitive data from the GLPI database, potentially compromising IT asset management information, user credentials, and other confidential organizational data.
Affected Products
- GLPI versions >= 0.85 and < 10.0.23
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-02-04 - CVE CVE-2026-22044 published to NVD
- 2026-02-05 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-22044
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is classified as CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), commonly known as SQL Injection. The flaw enables authenticated users to inject malicious SQL statements into application queries, bypassing intended data access restrictions.
SQL Injection vulnerabilities in IT management platforms like GLPI are particularly concerning because these systems typically store comprehensive organizational data including hardware inventories, software licenses, network configurations, and user account information. Successful exploitation allows attackers to read arbitrary database contents, potentially exposing sensitive IT infrastructure details and configuration data.
The network-accessible nature of this vulnerability combined with low attack complexity makes it exploitable by any authenticated user with network access to the GLPI instance. While authentication is required, even low-privileged users could leverage this flaw to access data beyond their authorization level.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation and improper sanitization of user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL queries. The application fails to adequately escape or parameterize input values, allowing specially crafted input to alter the intended SQL query structure and execute unauthorized database operations.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based, requiring the attacker to have authenticated access to the GLPI application. Once authenticated, the attacker can craft malicious input containing SQL metacharacters and statements that, when processed by the vulnerable code path, execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database.
The exploitation flow typically involves:
- Authenticating to the GLPI application with valid credentials (even low-privilege accounts)
- Identifying input fields or parameters vulnerable to SQL injection
- Crafting malicious payloads containing SQL statements to extract data
- Submitting the payload through the vulnerable parameter
- Retrieving sensitive database contents from the application response
For technical details on the specific vulnerable code paths, refer to the GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-569q-j526-w385.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-22044
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual database query patterns or errors in GLPI application logs
- SQL error messages appearing in web responses or logs containing injection syntax
- Unexpected database read operations from authenticated user sessions
- Access to tables or data outside the user's normal authorization scope
Detection Strategies
- Monitor web application logs for SQL syntax characters in input parameters (single quotes, UNION statements, comment sequences)
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection patterns
- Enable database query logging and audit for anomalous query structures
- Deploy SentinelOne Singularity to detect exploitation attempts and post-exploitation activities
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose logging for the GLPI application and underlying database
- Configure alerts for database error conditions that may indicate injection attempts
- Monitor for bulk data extraction patterns from the GLPI database
- Review authenticated user activity logs for unusual access patterns
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-22044
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade GLPI to version 10.0.23 or later immediately
- Review database access logs for evidence of prior exploitation
- Audit user accounts and permissions to implement least-privilege access
- Consider implementing additional network segmentation for GLPI instances
Patch Information
The GLPI project has addressed this vulnerability in version 10.0.23. Organizations should upgrade to this patched version as soon as possible. The patch release is available through the GitHub Release 10.0.23.
For complete technical details about this security issue, refer to the GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-569q-j526-w385.
Workarounds
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules in front of GLPI
- Restrict network access to the GLPI application to trusted networks and users only
- Implement database-level access controls to limit the GLPI application's database privileges
- Consider temporarily disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality until patching is complete
# Example: Restrict GLPI access via firewall (adjust for your environment)
# Allow only trusted management networks
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -s 10.0.0.0/8 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s 10.0.0.0/8 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP
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