CVE-2025-62728: Apache Hive: SQL injection vulnerability when processing delete column statistics requests via the HMS Thrift APIs
SQL injection vulnerability in Hive Metastore Server (HMS) when processing delete column statistics requests via the Thrift APIs. The vulnerability is only exploitable by trusted/authorized users/applications that are allowed to call directly the Thrift APIs. In most real-world deployments, HMS is accessible to only a handful of applications (e.g., Hiveserver2) thus the vulnerability is not exploitable. Moreover, the vulnerable code cannot be reached when metastore.try.direct.sql property is set to false.
This issue affects Apache Hive: from 4.1.0 before 4.2.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.2.0, which fixes the issue. Users who cannot upgrade directly are encouraged to set metastore.try.direct.sql property to false if the HMS Thrift APIs are exposed to general public.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-62728?
CVE-2025-62728 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62728?
To fix CVE-2025-62728, upgrade to a patched version of Apache Hive that is beyond 4.2.0.
Who can exploit CVE-2025-62728?
CVE-2025-62728 can be exploited by trusted or authorized users who have access to the Thrift APIs.
What versions of Hive are affected by CVE-2025-62728?
CVE-2025-62728 affects Apache Hive versions from 4.1.0 to 4.2.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-62728 on data security?
CVE-2025-62728 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, resulting in unauthorized data access or modification.