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CVE-2026-59562 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief

Apache IoTDB has a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability, affecting versions from 2.0.0 before 2.0.11. This issue could potentially allow remote code execution and unauthenticated path traversal. IoTDB administrators, security teams, and IT professionals responsible for Apache IoTDB deployments should assess exposure and take necessary actions, including verifying authentication mechanisms, reviewing inventory of affected systems, and upgrading to version 2.0.11 which fixes the issue.

Vendor
Apache Software Foundation
Product
Apache IoTDB
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-21
Original CVE updated
2026-10-30
Advisory published
2026-10-21
Advisory updated
2026-10-30

Who should care

IoTDB administrators, security teams, and IT professionals responsible for Apache IoTDB deployments should assess exposure and take necessary actions.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize upgrading Apache IoTDB to version 2.0.11 and assess exposure due to a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. IoTDB administrators and security teams should verify authentication mechanisms, review inventory of affected systems, and consider potential operational impacts.

  • Potential remote code execution requires verification from official sources
  • Unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability requires verification and potential mitigation
  • Upgrade to version 2.0.11 is recommended to address the vulnerability
  • Verification of authentication mechanisms and inventory of affected systems is necessary

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a missing authentication for critical function in Apache IoTDB, affecting versions from 2.0.0 before 2.0.11. This could potentially allow remote code execution and unauthenticated path traversal. The issue can be addressed by upgrading to version 2.0.11. IoTDB administrators and security teams should assess exposure, verify authentication mechanisms, and review inventory of affected systems.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize upgrading Apache IoTDB to version 2.0.11. IoTDB administrators and security teams should assess exposure and verify authentication mechanisms.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Apache IoTDB to version 2.0.11
  • Assess exposure and verify authentication mechanisms
  • Review and update inventory of affected systems

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability and recommended upgrade path. Evidence is limited to publicly available information from the CVE Program and source item. Defenders should verify the vulnerability details and assess exposure based on the provided information. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-21T11:10:26.319Z and has not been modified since then. No additional information is available from official sources.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-59562 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59562

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

  • CVE-2026-59562 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59562

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

Supplemental references

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.