High · published December 11, 2025
⚡ A sneaky bypass in Neuron could let attackers write files on your database server like it’s a blank canvas! 🖌️ Imagine a restaurant where the chef is only supposed to serve food, but a mischievous customer finds a way to slip in a request for extra ingredients, allowing them to rewrite the entire menu! 🍽️ That’s exactly what happens here with the MySQLSelectTool’s oversight. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write arbitrary files to the database server if they can influence the tool's input. This means they could potentially craft malicious files, leading to data breaches or even full server compromises — a nightmare scenario for any organization! 🔥
Imagine a restaurant where the chef is only supposed to serve food, but a mischievous customer finds a way to slip in a request for extra ingredients, allowing them to rewrite the entire menu! 🍽️ That’s exactly what happens here with the MySQLSelectTool’s oversight. The Read-Only Bypass in Neuron’s MySQLSelectTool fails to properly validate inputs against forbidden keywords, allowing attackers to use file-writing constructs like INTO OUTFILE. This could be exploited if the database account has the necessary FILE privilege and the configuration allows it.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write arbitrary files to the database server if they can influence the tool's input. This means they could potentially craft malicious files, leading to data breaches or even full server compromises — a nightmare scenario for any organization! 🔥 Upgrade to Neuron version 2.8.12 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review and restrict the MySQL/MariaDB account privileges, especially the FILE privilege, to minimize risk. Finally, consider validating all inputs rigorously to prevent prompt injections. You've got this! With these steps, you’ll fortify your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| neuron-ai/neuron | < 2.8.12 | 2.8.12 |