CVE-2026-74820: Unauthenticated SQL Injection via Dynamic Schema ORDER BY Clause

Published Aug 27, 2026
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Updated

ServiceNow has remediated a SQL injection vulnerability that was identified in in the ServiceNow AI platform. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user, in certain circumstances, to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the instance's underlying database and gain access to, or modify, instance data beyond what was intended.

ServiceNow deployed a security update to hosted instances and ServiceNow provided the update to our partners and self-hosted customers. We are not currently aware of malicious exploitation against ServiceNow instances.

We recommend customers promptly apply appropriate updates or upgrade to a patched release if they have not already done so.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ServiceNow ServiceNow AI platform

Event History

Aug 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:18 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who needs to take action?

Hosted ServiceNow instances received a deployed security update. Partners and self-hosted customers need to apply the provided update or upgrade to a patched release.

2

Does exploitation require authentication?

No. The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user, in certain circumstances, to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the underlying database.

3

What is the potential impact if an instance is exploited?

An attacker could gain access to or modify instance data beyond what was intended.

4

Is there evidence of active exploitation?

ServiceNow stated that it is not currently aware of malicious exploitation against ServiceNow instances.

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