CVE-2026-97720: apache software foundation apache impala
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-97720 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache impala. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 07-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Incorrect implementation of JWT/OAuth authentication in Impala executors in Apache Impala versions up to and including 4.5.2 which allows attacked to access resources served by the executor's webserver when that webserver is configured to accept JWT/OAuth tokens. Bearer token (JWT) signatures are not validated resulting in the webserver accepting any valid JWT. Users are recommended to either disable JWT/OAuth auth for Impala executors or upgrade to version 4.5.3, which fixes this issue.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST9.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache impala≥ 4.1.0, ≤ 4.5.2
1 vendor · 1 product