CVE-2026-24013 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of Apache IoTDB from version 1.3.3 to 2.0.7 should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to upgrade to version 2.0.8. This vulnerability allows for authentication bypass and unauthorized access to time-series data, which could have significant impacts on data integrity and confidentiality.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the Thrift RPC query handlers of Apache IoTDB, where the sessionId parameter is not strictly validated. This allows an attacker to forge a sessionId and bypass the openSession authentication process, gaining unauthorized access to query results. The affected versions of Apache IoTDB range from 1.3.3 to 2.0.7. The vulnerability is addressed in version 2.0.8. Users of Apache IoTDB from version 1.3.3 to 2.0.7 should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to upgrade to version 2.0.8. This vulnerability allows for authentication bypass and unauthorized access to time-series data, which could have significant impacts on data integrity and confidentiality.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Upgrade Apache IoTDB to version 2.0.8 or later
• Review and restrict access to Thrift RPC query handlers
• Implement additional authentication and validation for sessionId parameters
• Monitor for suspicious activity and unauthorized access attempts
• 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.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-06T09:16:35.163Z and was last modified on 2026-07-07T17:50:26.877Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1 and is classified as CRITICAL.

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