CVE-2026-64959

Apache Kylin: Missing authentication on certain cache API endpoints

Published Oct 16, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Apache Kylin. Impact most to the kylin services that are directly exposed to public network, which is not common. In-house kylin deployments are mostly not impacted.



This issue affects Apache Kylin: from 5 through 5.0.4. Certain backend cache API misses required authentication and can cause execution of injected SQL.



Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.5, which fixes the issue.

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apache
Apache apache Kylin
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Software Foundation apache Kylin
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache apache Kylin
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Software Foundation apache Kylin
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Apache Kylin. Impact most to the kylin services that are directly exposed to public network, which is not common. In-house kylin deployments are mostly not impacted. This issue affects Apache Kylin: from 5 through 5.0.4. Certain backend cache API misses required authentication and can cause execution of injected SQL. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.5, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Kylin: Missing authentication on certain cache API endpoints
Weaknesses CWE-306
CWE-89
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:18 PM
Reserved
Jul 21, 2026, 9:16 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 16, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Oct 20, 2026, 4:17 PM