CVE-2026-121881
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Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the get_last_seen code-server session-state RPC in Posit Software, PBC Posit Workbench before 2026.08.0 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary data from the Workbench database via the sessionIds parameter. NOTE: exploitation requires a valid authenticated session; no administrative privileges are needed. The vulnerability is limited to disclosure of database contents.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.7
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
8c484e69-127d-402b-9cdb-5f86ef43eb86
Published
2026-11-06 16:17:53.160000
Last modified
2026-11-06 20:38:53.570000
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"published": "2026-11-06T16:17:53.160",
"lastModified": "2026-11-06T20:38:53.570",
"vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
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