CVE-2026-50622
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Missing Authorization in Apache Atlas

Publication date: 2026-07-29

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
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.

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Published
2026-07-29
Last Modified
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-50622

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache atlas From 0.8 (inc) to 2.5.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is a missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Atlas where any authenticated user, regardless of their role, can perform administrative operations due to improper access controls on admin endpoints.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with valid credentials could escalate privileges, modify sensitive data, or disrupt Atlas operations. This could lead to unauthorized access to data, system compromise, or compliance violations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements like GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data security) by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to legal penalties or data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Atlas to version 2.6.0 or later to address the missing authorization vulnerability in admin endpoints.

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