CVE-2026-68573

Apache Kylin: Unauthenticated Metastore Cleanup

Published Oct 16, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Kylin. Unauthenticated user may access to system cleanup actions. 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 4 through 5.0.4.



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

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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'}

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Vendors & Products Apache
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Description Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Kylin. Unauthenticated user may access to system cleanup actions. 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 4 through 5.0.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.5, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Kylin: Unauthenticated Metastore Cleanup
Weaknesses CWE-287
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:59 PM
Reserved
Jul 31, 2026, 11:08 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 16, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Oct 20, 2026, 6:17 PM