CVE-2026-42357: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache DolphinScheduler
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in Apache DolphinScheduler allows users with limited permissions to access workflow instance information from projects they should not have access to. This issue affects versions prior to 3.4.2. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. Upgrading to version 3.4.2 resolves the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-42357 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-863) in Apache DolphinScheduler that permits users with limited privileges to view workflow instance data belonging to unauthorized projects. This flaw affects all versions before 3.4.2. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but allows unauthorized disclosure of sensitive workflow information. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 3.4.2.
Potential Impact
Users with limited permissions can gain unauthorized read access to workflow instance information from projects they are not authorized to access. This leads to a confidentiality breach but does not affect data integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache DolphinScheduler to version 3.4.2 or later, which contains the fix for this authorization vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade to 3.4.2. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-42357: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache DolphinScheduler
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in Apache DolphinScheduler allows users with limited permissions to access workflow instance information from projects they should not have access to. This issue affects versions prior to 3.4.2. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. Upgrading to version 3.4.2 resolves the issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
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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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42357 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-863) in Apache DolphinScheduler that permits users with limited privileges to view workflow instance data belonging to unauthorized projects. This flaw affects all versions before 3.4.2. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but allows unauthorized disclosure of sensitive workflow information. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 3.4.2.
Potential Impact
Users with limited permissions can gain unauthorized read access to workflow instance information from projects they are not authorized to access. This leads to a confidentiality breach but does not affect data integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache DolphinScheduler to version 3.4.2 or later, which contains the fix for this authorization vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade to 3.4.2. 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: 06/17/2026, 09:45:22 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:24:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:18:00 UTC
Views: 66
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