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CVE-2026-108833 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief
Apache Kylin versions 4.0.0 through 5.0.4 have a default startup profile that misses security settings. This security setting profile is not enabled by default. Deployments with the security setting profile turned on are not impacted. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.5, which fixes the issue. This upgrade addresses the default startup profile security setting issue in Apache Kylin, ensuring that security settings are properly applied and reducing potential risks associated with the vulnerability.
- Vendor
- Apache Software Foundation
- Product
- Apache Kylin
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-19
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-11-03
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-19
- Advisory updated
- 2026-11-03
Who should care
Apache Kylin administrators and users who need to ensure the security of their deployments, including operators, platform managers, vulnerability management teams, and security teams. These stakeholders should review the current version of Apache Kylin in their environments, understand the potential impact of the vulnerability, and take necessary actions to upgrade to version 5.0.5 or apply appropriate mitigations. This includes verifying that security设置s
Why it matters
The default startup profile in Apache Kylin versions 4.0.0 through 5.0.4 misses security settings, potentially impacting deployments. Upgrading to version 5.0.5 is recommended to address this issue.
- Verify and apply security settings profile to prevent potential issues
- Upgrade to version 5.0.5 to address the default startup profile security setting issue
- Review Apache Kylin deployment configurations to ensure security settings are properly applied
Technical summary
Apache Kylin versions 4.0.0 through 5.0.4 have a default startup profile that misses security settings. Deployments with the security setting profile turned on are not impacted. The vulnerability is addressed in version 5.0.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to this version to fix the issue. This involves reviewing current Apache Kylin deployments, verifying the version in use, and applying the necessary upgrades to ensure that security settings are properly enabled and configured. Security teams should also review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
Defensive priority
Upgrade to version 5.0.5 to address the default startup profile security setting issue in Apache Kylin
Recommended defensive actions
- Upgrade Apache Kylin to version 5.0.5
- Review and apply security settings profile for Apache Kylin deployments
- Verify Apache Kylin version and apply recommended upgrade
- 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 indicate a default startup profile missing security settings in Apache Kylin versions 4.0.0 through 5.0.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.5. The CVE Program and NVD provide official details on this vulnerability, including its scope and recommended actions. Security teams should verify the current version of Apache Kylin in their deployments and plan for an upgrade to version 5.0.5 if necessary.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-108833 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-108833
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-108833 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108833
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/lqb36tsyp3fdsg5x4qvz4fy3hkzcr2wz
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.