CVE-2026-40008
Apache IoTDB: Arbitrary Class Instantiation via Pipe Transfer RPC
Description
Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') vulnerability in Apache IoTDB. The pipe processor reads a fully qualified Java class name and instantiates it using Class.forName().newInstance() without any validation or allowlisting. This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 1.0.0 before 2.0.10. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.10, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 10, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache IoTDB to version 2.0.10.
- Apply vendor patches for affected versions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-40008.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/fm8cpvzbox2qqy99ztglm8wkk1nrg9ng |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache IoTDB', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'lessThan': '2.0.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') vulnerability in Apache IoTDB. The pipe processor reads a fully qualified Java class name and instantiates it using Class.forName().newInstance() without any validation or allowlisting. This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 1.0.0 before 2.0.10. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.10, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-470 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/fm8cpvzbox2qqy99ztglm8wkk1nrg9ng