Apache Kylin Code Injection via JDBC Configuration Alteration
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Kylin. If an attacker gets access to Kylin's system or project admin permission, the JDBC connection configuration maybe altered to execute arbitrary code from the remote. You are fine as long as the Kylin's system and project admin access is well protected.
This issue affects Apache Kylin: from 4.0.0 through 5.0.1.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.2 or above, which fixes the issue.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.kylin:kylin | >= 4.0.0, < 5.0.2 | 5.0.2 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-94- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.kylin:kylin- Disclosed
- 27.03.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-29m8-wh9p-5wc4 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.kylin:kylin
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 13
- First → latest
- 01.2022 10.2025
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 7
- Medium 5
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 8
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 4
- 2026: 0
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