VDB-398796 · CVE-2026-52691 · GCVE-0-2026-52691

Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-52691. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module (version now known). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module. This issue affects Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-52691 since 06/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/04/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Griffin Hive Metastore Module

License

open-source

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/08/2026 CVE reserved
09/04/2026 +88 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-52691 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-52691
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398796

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2026 15:52
Changes: 09/04/2026 15:52 (51)
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