CVE-2024-27181

CVE-2024-27181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Linkis 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-269.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2655
• Weakness: CWE-269
• Affected product: Apache Linkis
• Published: 2024-08-02
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Linkis <= 1.5.0, Privilege Escalation in Basic management services where the attacking user is a trusted account allows access to Linkis's Token information. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.6.0, which fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27181?

In Apache Linkis <= 1.5.0, Privilege Escalation in Basic management services where the attacking user is a trusted account allows access to Linkis's Token information. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.6.0, which fixes this issue.

How severe is CVE-2024-27181?

CVE-2024-27181 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-2024-27181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27181?

CVE-2024-27181 affects Apache Linkis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27181?

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.

Does CVE-2024-27181 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27181 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2655.

When was CVE-2024-27181 published?

CVE-2024-27181 was published on 2024-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/hosd73l7hxb3rpt5rb0yg0ld11zph4c6
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/02/3

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:apache:linkis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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