How severe is CVE-2026-5485?

CVE-2026-5485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-5485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-5485?

CVE-2026-5485 affects Amazon Athena Odbc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5485?

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-2026-5485 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5485 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-18861.

When was CVE-2026-5485 published?

CVE-2026-5485 was published on 2026-04-03 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

CVE-2026-5485

CVE-2026-5485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amazon Athena Odbc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-18861
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Amazon Athena Odbc
Published: 2026-04-03
Last modified: 2026-07-24

Description

OS command injection in the browser-based authentication component in Amazon Athena ODBC driver before 2.0.5.1 on Linux might allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code by using specially crafted connection parameters that are loaded by the driver during a local user-initiated connection. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.0.5.1 or later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5485?: OS command injection in the browser-based authentication component in Amazon Athena ODBC driver before 2.0.5.1 on Linux might allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code by using specially crafted connection parameters that are loaded by the driver during a local user-initiated connection. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.0.5.1 or later.
How severe is CVE-2026-5485?: CVE-2026-5485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-5485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-5485?: CVE-2026-5485 affects Amazon Athena Odbc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5485?: 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-2026-5485 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5485 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-18861.
When was CVE-2026-5485 published?: CVE-2026-5485 was published on 2026-04-03 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

References

Affected products (1)

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