CVE-2026-71898: Apache DolphinScheduler: Improper Authorization Allows Project Read-Only Users to Execute Workflows and Tamper with Workflow Definitions

Severity: medium (CVSS 4.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-09-29 · updated 2026-09-29
Weakness: CWE-863

Description

An incorrect authorization check in Apache DolphinScheduler allows an authenticated user with only read permission for a project to modify a workflow instance in that project through the PUT /projects/{projectCode}/workflow-instances/{id} endpoint. The endpoint does not enforce the write permission required for this operation, allowing the user to make unauthorized changes to workflow instances. This issue affects Apache DolphinScheduler: before 3.4.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.4.3, which fixes the issue.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache DolphinScheduler: before 3.4.3 — fixed in 3.4.3

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache DolphinScheduler 3.4.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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