CVE-2026-50622: apache software foundation apache atlas Missing Authorization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-50622 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Missing Authorization vulnerability in apache software foundation apache atlas. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 29-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Description: Missing Authorization in Apache Atlas. A missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Atlas's admin endpoints allows any authenticated user, regardless of their assigned role, to perform administrative operations. Affect Version: This issue affects Apache Atlas: from 0.8 through 2.5.0. Mitigation: Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.6.0, which fixes the issue.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.58%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
46%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.24 pp
From 0.34% 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 causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- atlas≥ 0.8.0, < 2.6.0
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache atlas≥ 0.8.0, ≤ 2.5.0
2 vendors · 2 products