CVE-2026-16007

7.1

AppFlowy-IO · AppFlowy-Cloud

AppFlowy-Cloud contains a SQL injection vulnerability within the qcuiknote feature, allowing authenticated users to manipulate database queries.

Executive summary

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the AppFlowy-Cloud qcuiknote feature poses a risk of unauthorized data exposure.

Vulnerability

The application fails to properly neutralize special elements within the qcuiknote feature, resulting in a SQL injection vulnerability. This flaw requires the attacker to have at least low privileges (authenticated access) to the system.

Business impact

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database. This could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive business information or integrity compromise of stored records. With a CVSS score of 7.1, this is classified as a high-severity issue that requires prompt administrative attention.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Consult the vendor advisory for available patches and apply them to all instances of AppFlowy-Cloud. If no patch is currently available, restrict access to the qcuiknote feature to trusted users only.

Proactive Monitoring: Review database access logs for unusual query patterns, particularly those containing SQL syntax characters or unexpected structural changes.

Compensating Controls: Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules configured to detect and block common SQL injection patterns targeting the application.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

Analyst recommendation

The vulnerability presents a significant risk to data confidentiality. Administrators should prioritize the application of vendor-supplied patches as soon as they are released to neutralize the injection vector.