Apache IoTDB Privilege Escalation via __internal_auditor Rename (pre-2.0.10)
CVE-2026-40009 Published on July 10, 2026
Apache IoTDB: Authenticated users can escalate to full tree-path access by renaming themselves to __internal_auditor
Improper Privilege Management, Improper Access Control vulnerability in Apache IoTDB.
Authenticated users can escalate to full tree-path access by renaming
themselves to __internal_auditor.
This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 2.0.8 before 2.0.10.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.10, which fixes the issue.
Weakness Types
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-40009 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-40009
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache IoTDB:- Version 2.0.8 and below 2.0.10 is affected.