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CVE-2026-69077 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief
Apache Kylin users should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 5.0.5 due to an unauthorized cross-project job manipulation vulnerability. This vulnerability affects Apache Kylin services, particularly those directly exposed to the public network. Users of in-house deployments are mostly not impacted. The affected versions range from 4 through 5.0.4. Upgrading to version 5.0.5 will fix the issue. It is crucial for users to verify their current version and exposure to ensure the security of their deployments.
- Vendor
- Apache Software Foundation
- Product
- Apache Kylin
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-16
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-16
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-20
Who should care
Apache Kylin users, especially those with services directly exposed to the public network, should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading. Users of in-house deployments are mostly not impacted but should still verify their current version and exposure. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also be aware of this vulnerability and its implications for their deployments.
Why it matters
Apache Kylin users should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 5.0.5 due to an unauthorized cross-project job manipulation vulnerability.
- Verify exposure of Apache Kylin services to public networks.
- Assess if current version is within the affected range.
- Prioritize upgrading to version 5.0.5 to prevent unauthorized cross-project job manipulation.
- Inventory and monitor Apache Kylin deployments for potential anomalies.
Technical summary
The vulnerability allows unauthorized cross-project job manipulation in Apache Kylin, affecting versions from 4 through 5.0.4. This issue is particularly concerning for Apache Kylin services directly exposed to the public network. Users should note that in-house kylin deployments are mostly not impacted. The vulnerability can be fixed by upgrading to version 5.0.5. It is essential for users to understand the technical implications and plan accordingly to prevent unauthorized cross-project job manipulation. The CVE record and vendor advisory provide further technical details.
Defensive priority
Upgrade to version 5.0.5 to fix the vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure of Apache Kylin services directly exposed to the public network.
- Verify if current version is within the affected range (from 4 through 5.0.4).
- Prioritize upgrading to version 5.0.5.
- Inventory checks for Apache Kylin deployments.
- Verify exposure of Apache Kylin services to public networks.
- Assess if current version is within the affected range.
- Inventory and monitor Apache Kylin deployments for potential anomalies.
Evidence notes
The vulnerability affects Apache Kylin versions from 4 through 5.0.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.5. The evidence provided in the CVE record and vendor advisory supports this recommendation. However, the exact scope of affected deployments and potential anomalies should be verified by users. The source item and CVE Program record provide further details on the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-69077 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-69077
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-69077 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69077
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Apache Kylin: JobController allows unauthorized cross-project manipulation
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/69xxx/CVE-2026-69077.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/wcc7w3lbhfcgb51p867shv1d513z7x1t
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
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.