CVE-2026-64959
Apache Kylin: Missing authentication on certain cache API endpoints
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Kylin to version 5.0.5.
- Apply security patches for Kylin services.
- Restrict access to Kylin services.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-64959.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/oho4tw8kvxkybwpjykzl49zx6o17tkdt | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/4 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/4 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value 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. Added CWE CWE-89 Added CWE CWE-306 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/64xxx/CVE-2026-64959.json">CVE-2026-64959</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/oho4tw8kvxkybwpjykzl49zx6o17tkdt