CVE-2026-93684
Apache Impala: Stored XSS in Impala query plans
Description
An SQL user using Impala up to and including version 4.5.2 with only SELECT permission can put JavaScript in a table alias and make it run in another user's browser when that user opens the query plan in Impala's Web UI. This is stored XSS (CWE-79). Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.5.3.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 7, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Impala to version 4.5.3 or later.
- Review and sanitize all user-supplied input.
- Avoid executing JavaScript in query plans.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2026-93684.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/qxjj5n3vsttxbvq2n75xcy2qcrhtxowx | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/07/21 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/07/21 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An SQL user using Impala up to and including version 4.5.2 with only SELECT permission can put JavaScript in a table alias and make it run in another user's browser when that user opens the query plan in Impala's Web UI. This is stored XSS (CWE-79). Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.5.3. Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/93xxx/CVE-2026-93684.json">CVE-2026-93684</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/qxjj5n3vsttxbvq2n75xcy2qcrhtxowx