Over the last 72 hours, the NVD has published three critical vulnerabilities affecting the Apache data analytics ecosystem. Among these, CVE-2026-62390 stands out with a CVSS score of 9.8, affecting Apache Kylin. This SQL Injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a backend API responsible for refreshing table catalogs. Given the nature of these systems—often housing vast troves of aggregated business intelligence data—the impact of a successful breach is severe.
In addition to the Kylin flaw, administrators must address CVE-2026-62392 (OS Command Injection) and CVE-2026-58319 (Apache Doris Authentication Bypass). These are network-exploitable flaws that require no user interaction, posing a significant risk to exposed management interfaces.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-62390 (Apache Kylin SQL Injection)
- CVSS Score: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
- Affected Component: Backend API for table catalog refresh.
- Affected Versions: Apache Kylin versions 4 through 5.0.3.
- Mechanism: The application fails to properly neutralize special elements in user input before passing it to a generated SQL command. An attacker can send malicious payloads via the catalog refresh mechanism to manipulate the backend database.
- Impact: Unauthorized data access, data exfiltration, and potential remote code execution if the database server is configured to allow extended commands.
CVE-2026-62392 (Apache OS Command Injection)
- CVSS Score: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
- Mechanism: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. While the specific affected component details are emerging in advisories, this flaw typically allows an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on the host running the Apache service.
CVE-2026-58319 (Apache Doris Auth Bypass)
- CVSS Score: 9.1 (CRITICAL)
- Affected Component: Frontend (FE) HTTP REST administrative APIs.
- Mechanism: Certain administrative APIs were accessible without proper authentication checks.
- Impact: Unauthenticated attackers can gain administrative control over the Doris cluster, leading to full system compromise and data manipulation.
Detection and Response
Defenders must assume that exposed Apache Kylin and Doris instances are currently being scanned for these vulnerabilities. The following detection rules and hunt queries are designed to identify active exploitation attempts and successful breaches.
Sigma Rules
---
title: Potential Apache Kylin SQL Injection via Catalog Refresh
id: 1a2b3c4d-5e6f-7890-1a2b-3c4d5e6f7890
status: experimental
description: Detects potential SQL injection attempts targeting the Apache Kylin catalog refresh API endpoint. Identifies common SQLi syntax in URL parameters or POST bodies targeting known API paths.
references:
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62390
author: Security Arsenal
date: 2026/04/06
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
- cve.2026.62390
logsource:
category: webserver
product: apache
detection:
selection_uri:
cs-uri-query|contains:
- '/api/tables'
- '/api/catalog'
- 'refresh'
selection_sqli:
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'UNION SELECT'
- 'OR 1=1'
- 'DROP TABLE'
- 'exec('
- 'waitfor delay'
condition: selection_uri and selection_sqli
falsepositives:
- Legitimate developer testing with SQL keywords in parameters (low probability)
level: high
---
title: Apache Doris Unauthenticated Admin API Access
id: 2b3c4d5e-6f78-901a-2b3c-4d5e6f789012
status: experimental
description: Detects successful access (HTTP 200) to Apache Doris administrative endpoints without prior authentication, indicative of CVE-2026-58319 exploitation.
references:
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58319
author: Security Arsenal
date: 2026/04/06
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
- cve.2026.58319
logsource:
category: webserver
product: apache
detection:
selection_endpoint:
cs-uri-stem|contains:
- '/api/_admin'
- '/api/bootstrap'
- '/api/check_health'
selection_success:
sc-status: 200
# Contextual check: Doris usually runs on ports 8030 (http) or 9030 (query)
selection_port:
c-dst-port:
- 8030
- 9030
condition: selection_endpoint and selection_success and selection_port
falsepositives:
- Authorized health checks from load balancers (whitelist IP required)
level: critical
---
title: Java Application Spawning Shell (OS Command Injection)
id: 3c4d5e6f-7890-1a2b-3c4d-5e6f78901234
status: experimental
description: Detects Java-based services (like Apache Kylin or Doris) spawning shell processes, a strong indicator of successful OS Command Injection exploitation.
references:
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62392
author: Security Arsenal
date: 2026/04/06
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.004
- cve.2026.62392
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: linux
detection:
selection_parent:
ParentImage|endswith:
- '/java'
- '/jre/bin/java'
selection_child:
Image|endswith:
- '/sh'
- '/bash'
- '/nc'
- '/curl'
- '/wget'
condition: selection_parent and selection_child
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative scripts executed by the application (rare)
level: high
**KQL (Microsoft Sentinel / Defender)**
// Hunt for SQL Injection patterns in Apache logs targeting Kylin
let sqli_patterns = dynamic(["UNION+SELECT", "OR+1=1", "DROP+TABLE", "EXEC(", "waitfor+delay", ";--"]);
CommonSecurityLog
| where DeviceVendor in ("Apache", "Ubuntu", "Linux")
| where RequestMethod in ("POST", "GET")
| where CSUriQuery has_any ("api/tables", "api/catalog", "refresh")
| where CSUriQuery has_any (sqli_patterns)
| project TimeGenerated, DeviceIP, SourceIP, DestinationPort, CSUriQuery, RequestMethod
| extend KQL_Timestamp = TimeGenerated
| order by TimeGenerated desc
// Hunt for Apache Doris Auth Bypass (Successful Admin Access without Auth)
CommonSecurityLog
| where DeviceVendor in ("Apache")
| where DestinationPort in (8030, 9030)
| where CSUriPath has_any ("/api/_admin", "/api/bootstrap")
| where DeviceCustomBool4 == false // Assuming this field or similar indicates missing auth, or filter for 200 OK only
| where Activity == "200" // Or equivalent status code field
| project TimeGenerated, SourceIP, DestinationIP, CSUriPath, Activity
| order by TimeGenerated desc
**Velociraptor VQL**
-- Hunt for Java processes (Kylin/Doris) spawning suspicious shells
SELECT Pid, Name, CommandLine, Exe, Username, Parent.Pid AS ParentPid, Parent.Name AS ParentName, Parent.CommandLine AS ParentCmd
FROM pslist()
WHERE Name IN ('sh', 'bash', 'dash', 'nc.traditional', 'nc.openbsd')
AND Parent.Name IN ('java', 'kylin.sh', 'doris_fe.sh')
AND Exe != '/bin/false'
**Remediation Script (Bash)**
#!/bin/bash
# Apache Kylin and Doris Security Audit Script for CVE-2026-62390, CVE-2026-62392, CVE-2026-58319
# Colors for output
RED='\033[0;31m'
GREEN='\033[0;32m'
YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
NC='\033[0m' # No Color
echo -e "${GREEN}[*] Starting Apache Security Audit...${NC}"
# Check for Apache Kylin Instances
echo -e "${YELLOW}[*] Checking for Apache Kylin installations...${NC}"
KYLIN_PROC=$(pgrep -f "org.apache.kylin" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$KYLIN_PROC" ]; then
echo -e "${RED}[!] Apache Kylin process detected (PID: $KYLIN_PROC)${NC}"
# Attempt to find version (requires knowing install path, common locations below)
for dir in /opt/kylin /usr/local/kylin /home/*/kylin; do
if [ -f "$dir/lib/kylin-server-core-*.jar" ]; then
echo -e "${YELLOW}[*] Found Kylin installation at $dir${NC}"
# Extract version from jar name (heuristic)
ls "$dir/lib/kylin-server-core-"*.jar | head -1
fi
done
echo -e "${RED}[!] ACTION REQUIRED: Upgrade Apache Kylin to version 5.0.4 or higher immediately.${NC}"
else
echo -e "${GREEN}[+] No running Apache Kylin process detected.${NC}"
fi
# Check for Apache Doris Instances
echo -e "${YELLOW}[*] Checking for Apache Doris installations...${NC}"
DORIS_PROC=$(pgrep -f "doris_fe" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$DORIS_PROC" ]; then
echo -e "${RED}[!] Apache Doris FE process detected (PID: $DORIS_PROC)${NC}"
echo -e "${YELLOW}[*] Checking for exposed admin ports (8030, 9030)...${NC}"
if netstat -tuln 2>/dev/null | grep -E ':8030|:9030' > /dev/null; then
echo -e "${RED}[!] Admin ports are listening. Ensure firewall rules restrict access and patches for CVE-2026-58319 are applied.${NC}"
fi
else
echo -e "${GREEN}[+] No running Apache Doris FE process detected.${NC}"
fi
echo -e "${GREEN}[*] Audit complete.${NC}"
Remediation and Mitigation
-
Patch Immediately:
- Apache Kylin: Upgrade to version 5.0.4 or later to remediate CVE-2026-62390 (SQLi) and CVE-2026-62392 (OS Command Injection).
- Apache Doris: Apply the latest security patches released by the Apache Doris community to address CVE-2026-58319 (Auth Bypass). Verify the specific patch release notes for the fix.
-
Network Segmentation:
- Ensure that the administrative interfaces (Kylin web UI, Doris FE ports 8030/9030) are not exposed to the public internet. Access should be restricted strictly to internal management subnets via VPN or bastion hosts.
-
Input Validation and WAF:
- While patching is the only sure fix, deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block known SQL injection patterns and malicious command strings targeting the
/api/endpoints of these applications.
- While patching is the only sure fix, deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block known SQL injection patterns and malicious command strings targeting the
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Least Privilege:
- Ensure the service accounts running Kylin and Doris do not have root privileges on the host operating system. This limits the impact of a successful OS Command Injection vulnerability.
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