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CVE-2026-64959: Apache Kylin · SQL Injection

Affects Apache KylinSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 5.0.5 : patch Apache Kylin as a priority.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:20 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 5.0.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 16 Oct 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apache Software FoundationApache KylinAffected
  • >=5.0.0 <=5.0.4
Fixed in–
Mavenorg.apache.kylin/kylinpkg:maven/org.apache.kylin/kylinOther threatsAffected
  • >=5.0.0 <=5.0.4
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Users should upgrade Apache Kylin to version 5.0.5, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory. Since this affects backend cache APIs missing authentication, restricting network exposure of Kylin services to trusted environments can reduce risk until upgrade is applied.

Description

Apache Kylin versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.4 contain a critical SQL Injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands and missing authentication for a critical backend cache API. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute injected SQL commands, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue primarily affects Kylin services exposed directly to public networks, which is uncommon in typical in-house deployments. Upgrading to version 5.0.5 resolves the vulnerability.

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