CVE-2026-50622: Apache Atlas: Missing Authorization on Admin Endpoints

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

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 Software

2 affected components
Apache Atlas>=0.8<=2.5.0
Apache Atlas>=0.8.0<2.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Atlas to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.0

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:10 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-50622?

CVE-2026-50622 has a high severity rating of 8.8 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-50622?

To fix CVE-2026-50622, update Apache Atlas to a version higher than 2.5.0 to ensure proper authorization on admin endpoints.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-50622 have on Apache Atlas?

CVE-2026-50622 allows any authenticated user to perform administrative operations without proper authorization.

4

Which versions of Apache Atlas are affected by CVE-2026-50622?

CVE-2026-50622 affects all versions of Apache Atlas from 0.8 up to 2.5.0.

5

Who is at risk due to CVE-2026-50622?

Authenticated users in Apache Atlas can exploit CVE-2026-50622 to gain unauthorized access to administrative functions.

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