CVE-2026-63042: CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in Apache Software Foundation Apache InLong
CVE-2026-63042 is a vulnerability in Apache InLong versions from 2.0.0 up to but not including 2.4.0. It allows any authenticated user to create, modify, and delete Data Node definitions due to files or directories being accessible to external parties. The issue is addressed in Apache InLong version 2.4.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, classified as CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties), affects Apache InLong versions starting from 2.0.0 before 2.4.0. Authenticated users can manipulate Data Node definitions, which could lead to unauthorized changes in the system configuration. The vendor has fixed this issue in version 2.4.0, and users are advised to upgrade or apply the relevant patch from the referenced GitHub pull request.
Potential Impact
The impact is that any user who can authenticate to the Apache InLong manager can create, modify, and delete Data Node definitions. This could potentially lead to unauthorized configuration changes, affecting data processing or system behavior. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache InLong to version 2.4.0 or apply the patch referenced in the GitHub pull request https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/12161 to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-63042: CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in Apache Software Foundation Apache InLong
Description
CVE-2026-63042 is a vulnerability in Apache InLong versions from 2.0.0 up to but not including 2.4.0. It allows any authenticated user to create, modify, and delete Data Node definitions due to files or directories being accessible to external parties. The issue is addressed in Apache InLong version 2.4.0.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, classified as CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties), affects Apache InLong versions starting from 2.0.0 before 2.4.0. Authenticated users can manipulate Data Node definitions, which could lead to unauthorized changes in the system configuration. The vendor has fixed this issue in version 2.4.0, and users are advised to upgrade or apply the relevant patch from the referenced GitHub pull request.
Potential Impact
The impact is that any user who can authenticate to the Apache InLong manager can create, modify, and delete Data Node definitions. This could potentially lead to unauthorized configuration changes, affecting data processing or system behavior. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache InLong to version 2.4.0 or apply the patch referenced in the GitHub pull request https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/12161 to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-15T06:22:52.859Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8722cdacd9273b49d18449
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 15:52:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 16:07:18 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 16:34:45 UTC
Views: 7
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