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CVE-2026-41042 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief

CVE-2026-41042 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Gravitino, allowing unauthenticated execution of arbitrary Java code via a malicious H2 JDBC URL. This issue affects Apache Gravitino versions before 1.2.1 and is mainly relevant for testing and local development environments. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1 and is considered critical. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.1, which fixes the issue.

Vendor
Apache Software Foundation
Product
Apache Gravitino
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-08
Original CVE updated
2026-07-08
Advisory published
2026-07-08
Advisory updated
2026-07-08

Who should care

Users of Apache Gravitino, especially those deploying it in internal environments, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes reviewing and restricting access to the testConnection API and monitoring for suspicious activity in testing and local development environments.

Technical summary

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated callers to supply a malicious H2 JDBC URL through the testConnection API, which executes arbitrary Java code on the server via H2's INIT parameter. This issue only happens when using H2, primarily used for testing and local development. The vulnerability has a high impact on testing and local development environments. Affected users should review their deployments, especially in internal environments, and upgrade to Apache Gravitino version 1.2.1 or later to mitigate this critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1.

Defensive priority

High priority for environments using Apache Gravitino with H2, especially in testing and local development setups.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to Apache Gravitino version 1.2.1 or later
  • Review and restrict access to the testConnection API
  • Monitor for suspicious activity in testing and local development environments
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-08T12:17:20.550Z and last modified on 2026-07-08T20:16:49.380Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify affected Apache Gravitino deployments and review official advisories for scope and mitigation guidance.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-08T12:17:20.550Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.