Apache StreamPipes has Improper Privilege Management issue
A user with a legitimate non-administrator account can exploit a vulnerability in the user ID creation mechanism in Apache StreamPipes that allows them to swap the username of an existing user with that of an administrator.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain administrative control over the application by manipulating JWT tokens, which can lead to data tampering, unauthorized access and other security issues.
This issue affects Apache StreamPipes: through 0.97.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.98.0, which fixes the issue.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-parent | >= 0.69.0, < 0.98.0 | 0.98.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-269- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-parent- Disclosed
- 01.01.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5r2g-vphf-m5xc - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-parent
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 6
- First → latest
- 06.2023 01.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
- Medium 3
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 3
- 2025: 1
- 2026: 1
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