CVE-2026-63040: CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in Apache Software Foundation Apache InLong
Description
CVE-2026-63040 is a vulnerability in Apache InLong versions from 2.0.0 up to but not including 2.4.0. The issue arises because the StreamSource component does not perform authorization checks, allowing any authenticated user to logically delete all stream sources. This vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1 and impacts integrity and availability without affecting confidentiality. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.4.0 or apply the specific patch referenced in the vendor's pull request to remediate the issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache InLong
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Technical Analysis
Apache InLong versions >=2.0.0 and <2.4.0 contain a CWE-552 vulnerability where the StreamSource component lacks authorization checks. This flaw permits any authenticated user to logically delete all stream sources, impacting system integrity and availability. The vulnerability is addressed in Apache InLong 2.4.0 and can also be mitigated by applying the patch from pull request https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/12145.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows any authenticated user to logically delete all stream sources in Apache InLong, which compromises the integrity and availability of the affected system. Confidentiality is not impacted. This could disrupt data streaming operations relying on these sources.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available by upgrading Apache InLong to version 2.4.0 or by applying the patch from the referenced pull request (https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/12145). Users should promptly apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-15T04:02:41.133Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8722cdacd9273b49d18447
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 15:52:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 23:46:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:17 UTC
Views: 63
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