CVE-2025-61734: Apache Kylin: improper restriction of file read

Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 26.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-10-02 · updated 2026-10-12
Weakness: CWE-552

Description

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability in Apache Kylin. You are fine as long as the Kylin's system and project admin access is well protected. This issue affects Apache Kylin: from 4.0.0 through 5.0.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache Kylin: from 4.0.0 before 5.0.3 — fixed in 5.0.3

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache Kylin 5.0.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/z705g7sn3g0bkchlqbo1hz1tyqorn4d2
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/30/8

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