Apache Griffin Metastore SQLi Vulnerability
CVE-2026-52691 Published on September 4, 2026
Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module: SQL Injection Vulnerability in Hive Metastore Module
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module.
This issue affects Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module: all versions.
As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users.
NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-52691 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a SQL Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-52691 has been classified to as a SQL Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-52691
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module:- Before and including * is affected.