Apache DolphinScheduler Sub-Workflow Tasks improper authorization

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.3 | $5k-$25k | 0.74+ |
Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache DolphinScheduler. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Sub-Workflow Tasks. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-81569. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apache DolphinScheduler (version now known) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Sub-Workflow Tasks. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-81569. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/29/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.
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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Product
Type
Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploiting
Class: Improper authorizationCWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timeline
09/29/2026 Advisory disclosed09/29/2026 VulDB entry created
09/29/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apache.orgStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-81569 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-81569
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-411305
Entry
Created: 09/29/2026 14:11Changes: 09/29/2026 14:11 (48)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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