Arches vulnerable to execution of arbitrary SQL
Impact
With a carefully crafted web request, it's possible to execute certain unwanted sql statements against the database.
Anyone running the impacted versions (<=6.1.1, 6.2.0, >=7.0.0, <=7.1.1) should upgrade as soon as possible.
Patches
The problem has been patched in the following versions: 6.1.2, 6.2.1, and 7.2.0 Users are strongly urged to upgrade to the most recent relevant patch.
Workarounds
There are no workarounds.
General References
https://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_injection.asp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_injection
For more information
Post any questions to the Arches project forum.
Affected software
Click a technology to see all vulnerabilities affecting it.
| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | arches | < 6.1.2, >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.1, >= 7.0.0, < 7.2.0 | 6.1.2, 6.2.1, 7.2.0 |
References
- https://github.com/archesproject/arches/security/advisories/GHSA-gmpq-xrxj-xh8m
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41892
- https://github.com/archesproject/arches/commit/7ed53e23a616edf3301d95814d9d64de5e3072a9
- https://github.com/archesproject/arches
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/arches/PYSEC-2022-42985.yaml
- https://pypi.org/project/arches/6.1.2
- https://pypi.org/project/arches/7.2.0
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-070_GHSL-2022-072_Arches
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-89- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
arches- Disclosed
- 11.11.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2022-42985 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-gmpq-xrxj-xh8m - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: arches
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
Know which vulnerabilities affect your application
With the DockRay integration and software inventory enabled, DockRay checks reported component versions against known vulnerabilities and notifies you about confirmed matches. Coverage depends on the supported technology and available advisory data.