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CVE-2026-50622

Apache Software Foundation Apache Atlas

Description: Missing Authorization in Apache Atlas. A missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Atlas's admin endpoints allows any authenticated user, regardless of their assigned role, to perform administrative operations. Affect Version: This issue affects Apache Atlas: from 0.8 through 2.5.0. Mitigation: Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.6.0, which fixes the issue.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.07.29
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Description: Missing Authorization in Apache Atlas. A missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Atlas's admin endpoints allows any authenticated user, regardless of their assigned role, to perform administrative operations. Affect Version: This issue affects Apache Atlas: from 0.8 through 2.5.0. Mitigation: Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.6.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected product and versions

Product
Apache Software Foundation Apache Atlas
Affected versions
>= 0.8.0 <= 2.5.0
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Apache Software Foundation Apache Atlas and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-862