CVE-2026-40009: Apache IoTDB: Authenticated users can escalate to full tree-path access by renaming themselves to __internal_auditor

Published Jul 10, 2026
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Updated

Improper Privilege Management, Improper Access Control vulnerability in Apache IoTDB. Authenticated users can escalate to full tree-path access by renaming themselves to internalauditor.

This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 2.0.8 before 2.0.10.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.10, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache IoTDB>=2.0.8<2.0.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache IoTDB to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.10Patch CVE-2026-40009

Event History

Jul 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-40009?

CVE-2026-40009 has a medium severity level with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-40009?

To remediate CVE-2026-40009, users should upgrade to Apache IoTDB version 2.0.10 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-40009?

CVE-2026-40009 is classified as an Improper Privilege Management and Improper Access Control vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-40009?

The vulnerability affects authenticated users of Apache IoTDB versions from 2.0.8 to earlier than 2.0.10.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-40009?

An attacker can escalate their privileges to gain full tree-path access by renaming themselves to __internal_auditor.

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