CVE-2026-64959

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-21 09:16 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2026-10-16 13:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-10-20 16:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-10-16 13:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-20 16:17 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-89 · SQL injection

Record status

Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High