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Grafana's SQL Feature Unlocks RCE Hell: Patch or Perish

Your Grafana instance just became a hacker's playground with a critical RCE flaw. Time to patch before SSH keys rain down.

Elena Vasquez 📅 Apr 03, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 0 views
Grafana dashboard with red security alert overlay and lock icon breaking

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Critical RCE in sqlExpressions allows SSH takeover with basic viewer access.
  • Patch now: Versions 11.6.14+ fix both CVEs; workarounds disrupt dashboards.
  • Feature toggles fuel bugs—audit them or brace for more vulns.

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Elena Vasquez
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Originally reported by Grafana Blog

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