CVE-2026-35558
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Code Injection via Authentication Parameter Flaw in Amazon Athena ODBC Driver

Publication date: 2026-04-03

Last updated on: 2026-04-14

Assigner: AMZN

Description
Improper neutralization of special elements in the authentication components in Amazon Athena ODBC driver before 2.1.0.0 might allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code or redirect authentication flows by using specially crafted connection parameters that are processed by the driver during user-initiated authentication. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.1.0.0.
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Published
2026-04-03
Last Modified
2026-04-14
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-35558
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Vendor Product Version / Range
amazon athena_odbc to 2.1.0.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-77 The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in the authentication components of the Amazon Athena ODBC driver versions before 2.1.0.0. It allows a threat actor to execute arbitrary code or redirect authentication flows by using specially crafted connection parameters processed during user-initiated authentication.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized code execution or manipulation of authentication flows, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access or control over the system using the Amazon Athena ODBC driver.

Mitigation Strategies

To remediate this issue, users should upgrade the Amazon Athena ODBC driver to version 2.1.0.0 or later.

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