CVE-2026-65181: impala — Fix

Description

Insufficient authorization of Data Source tables in Impala 2.7-4.5 allows a client with privileges to upload a file to remote storage and create a table to execute arbitrary Java code. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.5.2, which fixes this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0056

Probability of exploitation

0.45%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-913 CWE-913

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	impala	2.7.0 — 4.5.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/2ty3srsh96j86xxg4g1hbo5rwvszwcnl

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/08/24

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-65181? +

Insufficient authorization of Data Source tables in Impala 2.7-4.5 allows a client with privileges to upload a file to remote storage and create a table to execute arbitrary Java code. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.5.2, which fixes this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-65181? +

CVE-2026-65181 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0056, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-65181? +

CVE-2026-65181 affects products from apache, specifically: impala. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-65181? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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