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CVE-2024-58359: SurrealDB versions before 2.1.0 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the sorting mechanism when using ORDER BY...

MEDIUM CVSS 6.5 Exploit Available

Published: July 18, 2026 | Last Modified: July 18, 2026

Description

SurrealDB versions before 2.1.0 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the sorting mechanism when using ORDER BY rand() clause. Authorized clients can execute queries with ORDER BY rand() to trigger a panic in the sorting function, crashing the server.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.

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References

github.com/surrealdb/surrealdb/security/advisories/GHSA-m52v-24p8-654f
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/surrealdb-before-denial-of-service-via-rand-sorting
www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2024-58359
www.cnnvd.org.cn/home/globalSearch?keyword=CVE-2024-58359