# CVE-2026-68572: Apache Kylin exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actor

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-68572-exposure-of-sensitive-information-to-an-unauthorized-actor  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-16. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-68572 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-16

Apache Kylin is a big data analytics platform used for OLAP queries and data analysis. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access sensitive information that should be restricted, potentially exposing confidential business data or system details to attackers without proper credentials or authorization.

Technologies: [Apache Kylin](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/kylin). Vendors: [Apache](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apache).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-68572 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-68572 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-68572?** Informational severity, published 16 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apache Kylin 4.0 through 5.0.4.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-68572?** Yes: fixed in 5.0.5. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-68572 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-68572?** Check whether you run Apache Kylin at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 5.0.5

## Technical details

Kylin versions 4.0 through 5.0.4 contain an information disclosure vulnerability allowing unauthorized actors to access sensitive data. The attack requires network access to the Kylin instance but does not require authentication or user interaction. A fix is available in version 5.0.5.

## Affected products

- Apache Kylin 4.0 through 5.0.4

## References

- [https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0boyqp211s7316oclh666bq40vbs9n7](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0boyqp211s7316oclh666bq40vbs9n7)

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