CVE-2026-46718: CWE-470 Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Calcite
Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') vulnerability in Apache Calcite. This issue affects Apache Calcite: from 1.5.0 before 1.42. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.42, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-470) in Apache Calcite arises from the use of externally-controlled input to select classes or code, known as unsafe reflection. This can lead to unintended code execution or other security issues if malicious input is processed. The affected versions range from 1.5.0 up to but not including 1.42. The vendor has released version 1.42 which fixes the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to influence the execution flow of the application by controlling which classes or code are loaded or executed. This may lead to unauthorized actions or code execution within the context of the application. However, no known exploits have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Calcite to version 1.42 or later, as this version contains the fix for the unsafe reflection vulnerability. No other mitigation details or temporary fixes are provided. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond the recommendation to upgrade; therefore, users should verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-46718: CWE-470 Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Calcite
Description
Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') vulnerability in Apache Calcite. This issue affects Apache Calcite: from 1.5.0 before 1.42. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.42, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-470) in Apache Calcite arises from the use of externally-controlled input to select classes or code, known as unsafe reflection. This can lead to unintended code execution or other security issues if malicious input is processed. The affected versions range from 1.5.0 up to but not including 1.42. The vendor has released version 1.42 which fixes the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to influence the execution flow of the application by controlling which classes or code are loaded or executed. This may lead to unauthorized actions or code execution within the context of the application. However, no known exploits have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Calcite to version 1.42 or later, as this version contains the fix for the unsafe reflection vulnerability. No other mitigation details or temporary fixes are provided. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond the recommendation to upgrade; therefore, users should verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-15T23:55:08.288Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1eaa86e29bf47b50bc57d9
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 10:03:50 AM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 10:19:00 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 4:58:20 AM
Views: 39
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