CVE-2026-9586
CVE-2026-9586 — Unauthenticated SQL Injection Leading to Remote Code Execution in Switchvox SMB
An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in Sangoma Switchvox SMB Edition 8.3 (104997). The /pa endpoint processes XML content beginning with <PolycomIPPhone> and directly concatenates the user-controlled PhoneIP value into PostgreSQL queries without sanitization or parameterization. An unauthenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary SQL statements against the backend PostgreSQL database using a single crafted request, including database operations and remote code execution.
Published Updated Sources: NVD, Sangoma (CNA), CISA, FIRST EPSS, GitHub, GitHub Security Advisory, SOCRadar CTI
Triage
Is it exploited, how likely is exploitation, what does it touch, and how severe do the scoring sources call it.
Exploitation
Confirmed
CISA KEV, listed Sep 2, 2026
EPSS
1%
ahead of 63% of scored CVEs
CVSS base
9.8
critical · 2 sources
CISA SSVC assessment
Three decision points CISA publishes for the CVEs it assesses · SSVC 2.0.3. A stakeholder decision, not a severity score.
Exploitation
Active
none · proof-of-concept · active
Automatable
Yes
can an attacker script all four kill-chain steps
Technical impact
Total
partial · total control of the vulnerable component
Remediation
The vendor's own words where we have them.
Upgrade Switchvox SMB Edition to a fixed release. Apply vendor patches per advisory and restrict external exposure of the affected component until patched.
CISA required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Federal deadline Sep 5, 2026 — today
First 24 hours
Ordered from the record's own fields — exposure first, because you cannot patch what you have not found.
- Identify exposed assets running affected vendor/product/version combinations.
- Treat as emergency remediation because CISA KEV status is present.
- Search available logs for exploit probes, errors, authentication anomalies, or suspicious child processes matching the vulnerability class.
Affected scope
Vendor, product and version as the advisories word them.
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangoma | Switchvox SMB Edition | 8.3 (104997) to < 8.4.0.2 | Vulnerable |
Attack characteristics
The CVSS vector, decoded. It describes the attack, not your exposure to it.
Availability
High
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Scope
Unchanged
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Vector
Network
Privileges Req
None
User Interaction
None
Every base score collected
Sources score independently and disagree; each row says who scored it and under which version.
| Score | Version | Severity | Expl. | Impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | CVSS 3.1 | critical | 3.9 | 5.9 | NVD |
| 9.3 | CVSS 4.0 | critical | — | — | Sangoma (CNA) |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What this weakness leads to
MITRE's own consequences and mitigations for the weakness class — the authority's wording, not guidance derived from the CVSS vector.
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
- Read Application Data
- Bypass Protection Mechanism
- Modify Application Data
Mitigation: Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid. For example, consider using persistence layers such as Hibernate or Enterprise Java Beans, which can provide significant protection against SQL injection if used properly.
Weakness & attack patterns
- CWE-89SQL Injection
Attack patterns reported against this CVE. The ATT&CK techniques below are inferred from its weakness class.
CISA KEV details
CISA lists a CVE here once it has evidence of exploitation against real targets.
Listed
Sep 2, 2026
Federal deadline
Sep 5, 2026
today
Ransomware use
Unknown
CISA records ransomware use only for campaigns it has confirmed, so “Unknown” means unrecorded, not ruled out. The deadline binds US federal agencies; for everyone else it is a date to argue against.
Public exploit
Capability, not use: code existing is a different claim from anyone running it.
Repositories
14
1 of the 5 sampled are weaponized
Social mentions
Posts naming this CVE. Attention, not evidence of exploitation — it spikes on disclosure and decays whether or not anything is exploited.
RT @Horizon3Attack: Today we are disclosing the technical details of CVE-2026-9586, a SQLi-to-RCE in #Sangoma #Switchvox which we reported…
@skocherhan· Sep 1, 2026
CVE-2026-9586, a critical Sangoma Switchvox vulnerability, is exploited in the wild, giving unauthenticated attackers SQL injection and remote code execution. #Sangoma #Switchvox #CVE20269586 #RCE #SQLInjection #VoIP #InfoSec #ExploitedInTheWild https://t.co/HLInavFVV8 https://t.co/l0IFR374Fz
@Daily_CyberSec· Sep 1, 2026
A critical Sangoma Switchvox vulnerability discovered by Horizon3 is now being exploited in the wild. CVE-2026-9586 is an unauthenticated SQL injection that can lead to remote code execution. Here’s what defenders need to know. 🧵 https://t.co/qMUxApAErN
@Horizon3ai· Sep 1, 2026
We ultimately reported 12 vulnerabilities in Switchvox. The most impactful: CVE-2026-9586. An unauthenticated attacker can inject SQL through the /pa endpoint, with the query ultimately executing as the PostgreSQL superuser.
@Horizon3ai· Sep 1, 2026
Read our full technical analysis of CVE-2026-9586: https://t.co/7qfEtTGTfe
@Horizon3ai· Sep 1, 2026
1 more posts on this CVEShowing 5 of 6 · Who is discussing this CVE, and how loudlyUnlock freeDetection
Read off the CVSS vector and the weakness class. Starting points, not rules we have tested.
- Search application, proxy, and WAF logs for requests touching /pa.
- Prioritize edge telemetry for network-reachable Switchvox SMB Edition.
- Monitor for scanner or exploit-pattern traffic after 14 public PoC repositories were reported.
Timeline
What happened to this CVE, newest first — with the readings a source repeats on a schedule counted underneath rather than listed.
- 2026
Added to CISA KEV catalog
Sep 2, 2026 · CISA
Added · CVSS 3.1 9.8 (AV:N)
Sep 2, 2026 · NVD
Initial · CVE published
Jul 17, 2026 · NVD
Added · GHSA-m32j-v93f-gfgc published (critical)
Jul 17, 2026 · GitHub Security Advisory
Source activity
Readings a source repeats on a schedule, counted rather than listed.
- 2×SvrsSep 2, 2026 · SOCRadar CTI
- 1×Tweets · 7 times tweeted.Sep 2, 2026 · SOCRadar CTI
- 1×CVE appeared in the Cve Trends.Sep 2, 2026 · SOCRadar CTI
- 1×Github_Repos · Github repository created, HORKimhab/CVE-2026-9586Sep 2, 2026 · SOCRadar CTI
- 1×5 times mentioned on 4 Telegram channelsSep 2, 2026 · SOCRadar CTI
- 1×CVE modified by MITRE: CVSS metrics updated.Jul 17, 2026 · SOCRadar CTI
References
8 on the record
- labs.sra.io/posts/switchvox/
Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory, NIST
- sangomakb.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Switchvox/pages/1802371073/Switchvox+-+Release+Notes+Version+8.4.0.2+July+14+2026
Release Notes, NIST, GITHUB, Vendor Advisory
- horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/cve-2026-9586-sangoma-switchvox-rce/#
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-9586
Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9586
NVD, Vendor Advisory
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-m32j-v93f-gfgc
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
US Government Resource
- www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
US Government Resource
Coverage
2 stories from the feeds we poll
Elsewhere on this site
- Sangomaevery CVE for this vendor
- September 2026what else CISA listed
- Injectionsame class
- CWE-89other pages naming this weakness
Not in any source we poll
Listed rather than left blank: an empty field and an unmeasured one look identical on screen, and only one is a reason to look elsewhere.
- No confirmed IOCs, IP addresses, domains, file hashes, or malware artifacts supplied.
- No organization-specific asset inventory, compensating-control status, or patch deployment evidence supplied.
- No exploit packet captures, log samples, or incident case IDs supplied.
Answered from this record1
What should defenders know first?
CVE-2026-9586 is Unauthenticated SQL Injection Leading to Remote Code Execution in Switchvox SMB, a critical vulnerability affecting Switchvox SMB Edition from Sangoma. The current evidence lists it in CISA KEV, and the exploit status is: Yes: CISA KEV signal present. Public exploit evidence is: 14 public PoC repositories reported; 1 marked weaponized in current dataset. The affected-version evidence is listed in the key facts and affected products tables. Defenders should first verify whether exposed or business-critical assets run those versions, then apply vendor patches or mitigations, restrict reachable attack surface, and preserve logs for detection review. CVSS 9.8 describes technical severity, while EPSS 1% helps estimate near-term exploit likelihood; neither replaces asset context. Unknown fields should remain explicit in tickets, and threat actor, IOC, victimology, or payload claims should not be added unless a cited source supports them. Monitor CISA KEV, vendor advisories, NVD changes, public PoC repositories, and internal telemetry for update triggers.