CVE-2026-42357: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache DolphinScheduler
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability allows users to access workflow instance information belonging to projects they do not have permission to access. This issue affects Apache DolphinScheduler versions prior to 3.4.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.4.2, which fixes this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-863) in Apache DolphinScheduler involves improper authorization controls, enabling unauthorized users to view workflow instance data belonging to other projects. The flaw affects all versions before 3.4.2. The vendor has addressed the issue in version 3.4.2, which corrects the authorization checks to prevent unauthorized access.
Potential Impact
Users with access to the system can potentially view sensitive workflow instance information from projects they do not have permission to access, potentially exposing confidential project data. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation beyond unauthorized data access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache DolphinScheduler to version 3.4.2 or later, where this authorization issue has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-42357: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache DolphinScheduler
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability allows users to access workflow instance information belonging to projects they do not have permission to access. This issue affects Apache DolphinScheduler versions prior to 3.4.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.4.2, which fixes this issue.
Affected software
pkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler-apiRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-863) in Apache DolphinScheduler involves improper authorization controls, enabling unauthorized users to view workflow instance data belonging to other projects. The flaw affects all versions before 3.4.2. The vendor has addressed the issue in version 3.4.2, which corrects the authorization checks to prevent unauthorized access.
Potential Impact
Users with access to the system can potentially view sensitive workflow instance information from projects they do not have permission to access, potentially exposing confidential project data. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation beyond unauthorized data access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache DolphinScheduler to version 3.4.2 or later, where this authorization issue has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-26T14:44:49.319Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a326cb20b89be6888184292
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 9:45:22 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 10:00:18 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 12:03:12 PM
Views: 5
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