CVE-2026-85499
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Improper Authorization in Apache SkyWalking BanyanDB

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache SkyWalking BanyanDB. The Canopy includes incomplete proof-of-concept role and monitoring-proxy functionality. Under a non-default configuration with a readonly Canopy user and a reachable monitoring target, that user can send non-read requests through the monitoring proxy. This issue affects Apache SkyWalking BanyanDB: from 0.11.0 before 0.11.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.1, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-12
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85499
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97334

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Apache Software Foundation Apache SkyWalking BanyanDB 0.11.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Authorization issue in Apache SkyWalking BanyanDB. It involves the Canopy component failing to enforce readonly-role restrictions on the /monitoring/* proxy endpoint. Under a non-default configuration with a readonly Canopy user and a reachable monitoring target, the user can send non-read requests through the monitoring proxy, bypassing intended access controls.

Impact Analysis

If you are using Apache SkyWalking BanyanDB versions 0.11.0 through 0.11.0 with a non-default configuration, a readonly user could potentially send unauthorized requests through the monitoring proxy. This could lead to unintended data access or manipulation, depending on the monitoring target's configuration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data if the monitoring target contains regulated information. Unauthorized requests through the proxy could lead to data breaches or violations of access control policies.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache SkyWalking BanyanDB to version 0.11.1 or later to fix the improper authorization issue in the Canopy component.

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