Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Apache Pinot 0.10.0 and older can be critically exposed when deployed without protection because Groovy function support affects the query endpoint and realtime ingestion layer. The reported impact is severe: an unauthenticated network attacker could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability in vulnerable environments.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any exposed or weakly protected Pinot deployment. This is critical severity, but urgency depends on whether affected Pinot endpoints are reachable by untrusted users.
Technical view
CVE-2022-26112 is classified as CWE-94 code injection in Apache Pinot. The source states Pinot query and realtime ingestion paths were vulnerable in unprotected environments due to Groovy function support. Apache disabled Groovy function support by default starting with Pinot 0.11.0.
Likely exposure
Highest risk is Apache Pinot 0.10.0 or older where query endpoints or realtime ingestion interfaces are reachable without strong access controls. Exposure is unclear without inventorying Pinot versions, endpoint reachability, and Groovy function availability.
Exploitation context
The CVE has CVSS 9.8 and requires network access, no privileges, and no user interaction. The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation, so active exploitation should not be assumed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise and does not include exploit details, CPEs, or configuration keys. The key source-backed facts are affected versions, Groovy function involvement, query and realtime ingestion impact, and default disabling in 0.11.0.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Apache Pinot to 0.11.0 or later where feasible.
- Confirm Groovy function support is disabled by default or explicitly disabled.
- Restrict Pinot query and ingestion endpoints to trusted networks only.
- Require authentication and authorization for Pinot administrative and query access.
- Review Apache Pinot guidance before changing production ingestion behavior.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Apache Pinot deployments and record versions.
- Identify any Pinot 0.10.0 or older instances.
- Check whether query endpoints are internet-accessible or otherwise unprotected.
- Check whether realtime ingestion paths are exposed to untrusted users.
- Verify Groovy function support is disabled after upgrade or configuration review.
- Review logs for unusual query or ingestion activity.
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/4pb0r12s2b68d78llk04yd8rh3qk5t9hCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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