CVE-2026-40009: apache software foundation apache iotdb Improper Privilege Management
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-40009 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in apache software foundation apache iotdb. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 10-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Privilege Management, Improper Access Control vulnerability in Apache IoTDB. Authenticated users can escalate to full tree-path access by renaming themselves to __internal_auditor. This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 2.0.8 before 2.0.10. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.10, which fixes the issue.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.35% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
Affected systems
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache iotdb≥ 2.0.8, < 2.0.10
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- lists.apache.org/thread/65hh7dh28rcxlzdzwdpt630321tr8b61Vendor Advisory