CVE-2026-35560: Improper certificate validation in identity provider connection components in Amazon Athena ODBC driver

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

Improper certificate validation in the identity provider connection components in Amazon Athena ODBC driver before 2.1.0.0 might allow a man-in-the-middle threat actor to intercept authentication credentials due to insufficient default transport security when connecting to identity providers. This only applies to connections with external identity providers and does not apply to connections with Athena.

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

Affected Software

5 affected components
Amazon 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·08:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 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-2026-35560?

CVE-2026-35560 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-35560?

To fix CVE-2026-35560, upgrade to the Amazon Athena ODBC Driver version 2.1.0.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-35560?

CVE-2026-35560 affects versions of the Amazon Athena ODBC Driver prior to 2.1.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-35560?

CVE-2026-35560 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2026-35560 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2026-35560 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to intercept authentication.

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