CVE-2026-35558: Improper neutralization of special elements in authentication components in Amazon Athena ODBC driver

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

Improper neutralization of special elements in the authentication components in Amazon Athena ODBC driver before 2.1.0.0 might allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code or redirect authentication flows by using specially crafted connection parameters that are processed by the driver during user-initiated authentication.

To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.1.0.0.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Amazon Web Services Amazon Athena ODBC Driver<2.1.0.0
All of the following
Amazon Athena ODBC<2.1.0.0
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Amazon Athena ODBC driver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.1.0.0

Event History

Apr 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-35558?

CVE-2026-35558 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-35558?

To fix CVE-2026-35558, update to the Amazon Athena ODBC driver version 2.1.0.0 or later.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2026-35558?

CVE-2026-35558 affects the authentication components of the Amazon Athena ODBC driver before version 2.1.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2026-35558 lead to data breaches?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2026-35558 can allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code possibly leading to data breaches.

5

Is CVE-2026-35558 specific to any operating system?

No, CVE-2026-35558 is not limited to a specific operating system but affects the Amazon Athena ODBC driver across multiple platforms.

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