# CVE-2026-49344

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-49344
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 7.1 (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-359
- **Published:** Jun 19, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Jun 22, 2026

## Description

Mercator is an open source web application that enables mapping of the information system. Prior to version 2025.05.19, Mercator's Query Engine (`/admin/queries/execute`) accepts a JSON DSL (`from` / `select` / `filters` / `traverse` / `output`), translates it into an Eloquent query, and returns results as JSON. The controller method `QueryController::execute()` does not enforce an authorization gate, unlike `store()` and `massDestroy()` in the same controller which are correctly protected. As a result, any authenticated account — including the read-only Auditor role — can query models beyond its intended scope, including the `User` model. Additionally, the `password` column, although declared `$hidden`, is not excluded from filter predicates, which allows it to be used in `LIKE` conditions. The `schema()` and `schemaModel()` endpoints of the same controller are similarly unguarded. The Query Engine is read-only; integrity and availability are not affected. Version 2025.05.19 patches the issue.

## Affected Products

- sourcentis — mercator (< 2025.05.19)

## References

- [CNA](https://github.com/sourcentis/mercator/security/advisories/GHSA-q3r8-3h7c-96w3)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.38%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 31.5

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-11._