CVE-2026-115418: SQL injection in the database-query custom resource handlers in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Development Kit (CDK) @aws-cdk/aws-redshift-alpha
Advisory generated from the CVE record, CISA, Exploit Observer and VEDAS: what it is, whether it is exploited, who is affected, and how to fix and detect it.
Generated by VEDAS. Scores as of 2026-11-11 15:49 UTC. Rebuilt every few hours from cve-scores, CISA KEV and vedas-signatures. How this works and its limits.
What it is
SQL injection in the database-query custom resource handlers in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Development Kit (CDK) @aws-cdk/aws-redshift-alpha module before 2.274.0-alpha.0 could allow a third party who can influence construct property values to run SQL statements with Amazon Redshift superuser privileges, including granting access to all cluster users. The statements are reachable through crafted user names, comments, or passwords. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.274.0-alpha.0 or later and review existing table grants to PUBLIC.
Description quoted from the CVE record (assigned by AMZN, published 2026-10-26).
Weakness: CWE-89 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command (‘SQL injection’)
How it can be exploited
Exploitable with local access with low attack complexity with no special attack requirements needing low privileges and a user must actively take an action. Impact: confidentiality high, integrity high, availability high. CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CISA assessment (SSVC): CISA has no evidence of exploitation. Automatable: no. Technical impact: total.
Public exploit evidence (Exploit Observer)
Exploit Observer has no public exploit code naming this CVE. Check Exploit Observer for anything new.
Live scores
- EPSS
- 0.002
low predicted chance of attack - VEDAS
- 0.983
strong exploit evidence - On CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Detection rule
- No public rule yet
Who is affected
| Product | Affected | Not affected |
|---|---|---|
| AWS aws-cdk/aws-redshift-alpha | before 2.274.0-alpha.0 | Not stated |
Version ranges exactly as the CVE record states them. “Before X” means X is the first fixed version.
How to fix it
Fixed versions stated in the CVE record: 2.274.0-alpha.0.
Vendor guidance:
- https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk/releases#release-v2.274.0 (release-notes, patch)
- https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-151-aws/ (vendor-advisory)
How to detect it
There is no open VEDAS detection rule for this bug yet. It is listed on the detection gaps page if CISA has confirmed attacks.
References
Vendor advisories and patches
- https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk/releases#release-v2.274.0 (release-notes, patch)
- https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-151-aws/ (vendor-advisory)
Technical analysis and advisories
- https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk/security/advisories/GHSA-25hh-xvj4-2cqv (third-party-advisory)
Other databases
Where this comes from
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