How severe is CVE-2026-50622?

CVE-2026-50622 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-2026-50622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-50622?

CVE-2026-50622 affects Apache Atlas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-50622?

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-2026-50622 published?

CVE-2026-50622 was published on 2026-07-29 and last updated on 2026-08-05.

CVE-2026-50622

CVE-2026-50622 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Atlas 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Apache Atlas
Published: 2026-07-29
Last modified: 2026-08-05

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-50622?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-50622?: CVE-2026-50622 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-2026-50622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-50622?: CVE-2026-50622 affects Apache Atlas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-50622?: 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-2026-50622 published?: CVE-2026-50622 was published on 2026-07-29 and last updated on 2026-08-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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