How severe is CVE-2018-8028?

CVE-2018-8028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-8028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8028?

CVE-2018-8028 affects Apache Sentry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8028?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-8028 published?

CVE-2018-8028 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8028

CVE-2018-8028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Sentry with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Apache Sentry
Published: 2018-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated user can execute ALTER TABLE EXCHANGE PARTITIONS without being authorized by Apache Sentry before 2.0.1. This can allow an attacker unauthorized access to the partitioned data of a Sentry protected table and can allow an attacker to remove data from a Sentry protected table.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8028?: An authenticated user can execute ALTER TABLE EXCHANGE PARTITIONS without being authorized by Apache Sentry before 2.0.1. This can allow an attacker unauthorized access to the partitioned data of a Sentry protected table and can allow an attacker to remove data from a Sentry protected table.
How severe is CVE-2018-8028?: CVE-2018-8028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-8028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8028?: CVE-2018-8028 affects Apache Sentry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-8028 published?: CVE-2018-8028 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/SENTRY/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Apache+Sentry

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:sentry:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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