Apache Gravitino <1.2.1 H2 JDBC INIT Arbitrary Code Exec via testConnection
CVE-2026-41042 Published on July 8, 2026
Apache Gravitino: Unauthenticated callers can supply a malicious H2 JDBC URL through the testConnection API, which executes arbitrary Java code on the server via H2's INIT parameter
Unauthenticated callers can supply a malicious H2 JDBC URL through the testConnection API, which executes arbitrary Java code on the server via H2's INIT parameter. Vulnerability in Apache Gravitino.
This issue affects Apache Gravitino: before 1.2.1.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.1, which fixes the issue.
This issue only happens when using H2, and H2 is mainly used for testing and local development. Also, Gravitino is typically deployed in the internal environment, so the severity is low.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-41042 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Gravitino:- Before 1.2.1 is affected.