CVE-2026-73322: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the single-stage query engine of Apache Pinot. When broker access co

Routine

HIGH n/aWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-73322 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS n/a) affecting apache pinot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the single-stage query engine of Apache Pinot. When broker access control is enabled, the single-stage query engine authorizes only the table named in the query's FROM clause. The lookup() transform function identifies its dimension table with a string literal argument rather than through the FROM clause, so that table was never included in the authorization check. An authenticated user who is authorized

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	n/a (High)
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-10-30
Last modified	2026-10-30

Publisher (CNA): apache · Vendor: apache software foundation · Source: CVE Program record (NVD analysis pending)

Last updated 2026-10-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-30 18:10 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-30 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache software foundation apache pinot UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.7.0 and < 1.6.0

Fixed in: 1.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apache-pinot || rpm -q apache-pinot || apache-pinot --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apache-pinot

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apache-pinot

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apache-pinot sudo apt install apache-pinot=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold apache-pinot

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list apache-pinot sudo dnf downgrade apache-pinot-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add apache-pinot

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

oss-security list: CVE-2026-73322: Apache Pinot: Incorrect authorization in the single-stage query engine allows reading unauthorized dimension tables via look 2026-10-30
VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-73322 | Apache Pinot Query Engine lookup improper authorization 2026-10-30

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-73322?

apache pinot: upgrade to 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73322 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73322 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-73322 affect?

CVE-2026-73322 affects apache pinot. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the single-stage query engine of Apache Pinot. When broker access control is enabled, the single-stage query engine authorizes only the table named in the query's FROM clause. The lookup() transform

How urgent is CVE-2026-73322?

Priority 5/100. On your watchlist

References

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