ServiceNow Patches Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in Now Platform and AI Platform

ServiceNow disclosed several critical vulnerabilities affecting the Now Platform and ServiceNow AI Platform on August 27. The issues include unauthenticated code injection via the GraphQL Composite Data API, improper access controls during system image uploads, and SQL injection flaws that allow arbitrary database queries. Four CVEs were published: CVE-2026-6876, CVE-2026-18885, CVE-2026-18886, and CVE-2026-74820. Exploitation of CVE-2026-18885 could permit remote code execution and data manipulation without authentication under certain conditions. CVE-2026-18886 enables unauthorized data creation, modification, and privilege escalation, while CVE-2026-74820 allows direct SQL execution against the underlying database. ServiceNow has released updated versions to address the flaws.

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ServiceNow has disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities in the Now Platform and ServiceNow AI Platform, prompting the immediate release of patched versions.

The company published a security advisory on August 27 detailing four CVEs: CVE-2026-6876, CVE-2026-18885, CVE-2026-18886, and CVE-2026-74820.

CVE-2026-18885 affects the GraphQL Composite Data API in the ServiceNow AI Platform. Under specific conditions, the flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, enabling them to view and modify instance data.

CVE-2026-18886 stems from insufficient access controls in the system configuration image upload process. Attackers can create or alter data and escalate privileges without authentication.

Additionally, CVE-2026-74820 is an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated execution of arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive records.

ServiceNow urges customers to apply the latest updates immediately to mitigate the risks.

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