CVE-2026-63037: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache InLong
Description
CVE-2026-63037 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Apache InLong affecting versions from 2.0.0 up to but not including 2.4.0. The flaw allows improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically in the ORDER BY clause of the Manager backend database. Exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache InLong version 2.4.0 or apply the recommended patch from the official Apache issue tracker.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache InLong
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-63037) in Apache InLong arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling SQL injection attacks via the ORDER BY clause in the Manager backend database. It affects Apache InLong versions >=2.0.0 and <2.4.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Apache Software Foundation recommends upgrading to version 2.4.0 or applying the patch referenced in their issue tracker (https://github.com/apache/inlong/issues/12079) to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Manager backend database. This can lead to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, and potential disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available. Users should upgrade Apache InLong to version 2.4.0 or apply the patch referenced in the official Apache issue tracker (https://github.com/apache/inlong/issues/12079). No other mitigation steps are specified by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-15T03:06:37.120Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8722cdacd9273b49d18441
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 15:52:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 23:47:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:17 UTC
Views: 70
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