Executive brief
Apache Griffin is a data quality monitoring tool that includes a Hive Metastore module for managing metadata in data warehouses. This module contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data and disrupting data quality operations. Since the project is retired and no patches will be released, organizations must restrict access to trusted users or migrate to alternative solutions.
Technical details
The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89 SQL injection) in the Apache Griffin Hive Metastore Module affecting all versions. The root cause stems from insufficient input sanitization or parameterized query usage when constructing SQL commands. This allows an attacker with network access to the affected instance to inject malicious SQL and execute arbitrary database commands. The attack vector is network-based; exploitation may require authentication or direct access depending on the deployment configuration. Since this project is retired, no patches are planned; the recommended mitigation is restricting access to trusted users or selecting an alternative data quality solution.
Affected products
- Apache Griffin all versions
Timeline
- 2026-09-04: disclosed
- 2026-09-04: advisory: Project is retired; no patch planned