CVE-2026-68573 Details
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.
A vulnerability has been identified in Apache Kylin versions 4.0.0 through 5.0.4, allowing improper authentication. This issue enables an unauthenticated user to access system cleanup actions. The vulnerability is most impactful on Kylin services directly exposed to the public network, which is uncommon. In-house Kylin deployments are mostly not affected.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Kylin version 5.0.5, which addresses this vulnerability.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 16, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/7 | CVE | AdvisoryMailing ListRemedy |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/4n3qt477rtvwnko2olb3hjwjll1yry8j | [email protected] | AdvisoryMailing ListRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Apache Kylin | >= 4.0.0, <= 5.0.4 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Oct 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |