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CVE-2026-5485 Amazon CVE debrief

CVE-2026-5485 debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-03T21:17:12.603Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability is an OS command injection in the browser-based authentication component in Amazon Athena ODBC driver before 2.0.5.1 on Linux. This could allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code by using specially crafted connection parameters that are loaded by the driver during a local user-initiated connection. Defenders responsible for Linux systems using the Amazon Athena ODBC driver should assess exposure and prioritize remediation by upgrading to version 2.0.5.1 or later.

Vendor
Amazon
Product
Amazon Athena ODBC driver
CVSS
HIGH 7.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-03
Original CVE updated
2026-10-20
Advisory published
2026-04-03
Advisory updated
2026-10-20

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Linux systems using the Amazon Athena ODBC driver, particularly those in environments where the driver is used for database connections, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-5485 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Amazon Athena ODBC driver on Linux systems, allowing potential OS command injection attacks. Defenders should prioritize remediation by upgrading to version 2.0.5.1 or later, verify current driver versions, and monitor for suspicious activity.

  • Potential execution of arbitrary code on vulnerable systems
  • Possible lateral movement within the network if exploited
  • Need for verification of current driver versions and system inventory
  • Priority on upgrading to version 2.0.5.1 or later

Technical summary

The Amazon Athena ODBC driver before version 2.0.5.1 on Linux is vulnerable to OS command injection. A threat actor could exploit this vulnerability by using specially crafted connection parameters to execute arbitrary code during a local user-initiated connection. The vulnerability affects the browser-based authentication component of the driver. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.0.5.1 or later. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the OS command injection vulnerability in the Amazon Athena ODBC driver before version 2.0.5.1 on Linux.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 2.0.5.1 or later of the Amazon Athena ODBC driver on Linux systems to prevent potential OS command injection attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to version 2.0.5.1 or later of the Amazon Athena ODBC driver on Linux systems
  • Review and update inventory of affected systems
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to the Amazon Athena ODBC driver
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
  • Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the OS command injection vulnerability in the Amazon Athena ODBC driver before version 2.0.5.1 on Linux. The vendor advisory and release notes offer guidance on remediation and affected versions.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-5485 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-5485

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-5485 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5485

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-013-aws/

    ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 - Vendor Advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/athena/latest/ug/odbc-v2-driver-release-notes.html

    ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 - Release Notes

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://downloads.athena.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/drivers/ODBC/v2.1.0.0/Linux/AmazonAthenaODBC-2.1.0.0.rpm

    ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 - Patch, Product

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://downloads.athena.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/drivers/ODBC/v2.1.0.0/Mac/Intel/AmazonAthenaODBC-2.1.0.0_x86.pkg

    ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 - Patch, Product

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://downloads.athena.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/drivers/ODBC/v2.1.0.0/Mac/arm/AmazonAthenaODBC-2.1.0.0_arm.pkg

    ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 - Patch, Product

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://downloads.athena.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/drivers/ODBC/v2.1.0.0/Windows/AmazonAthenaODBC-2.1.0.0.msi

    ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 - Patch, Product

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.