Apache Cassandra up to 5.0.6 ADD IDENTITY authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Cassandra up to 5.0.6. It has been declared as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component ADD IDENTITY Handler. Such manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-27314. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Cassandra up to 5.0.6. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component ADD IDENTITY Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-639. The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-27314. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/08/2026).

Upgrading to version 5.0.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1009). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Apache Cassandra

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-639 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Cassandra 5.0.7

Timelineinfo

04/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/08/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-27314 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27314
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355760
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1009 - Apache Cassandra: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/07/2026 16:47
Updated: 04/08/2026 14:39
Changes: 04/07/2026 16:47 (51), 04/08/2026 14:39 (7)
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