Improper Authorization in Apache DolphinScheduler Affects Workflow Access
CVE-2026-81569

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Dolphinscheduler
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-81569?

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Apache DolphinScheduler, where an authenticated user lacking the necessary permissions can invoke workflows from unauthorized projects via sub-workflow tasks. The system fails to adequately verify user permissions before executing workflow tasks, potentially leading to unauthorized access and execution of critical workflows. Users are advised to update to version 3.4.3 to mitigate this security issue.

Affected Version(s)

Apache DolphinScheduler 0 < 3.4.3

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2dlzoz0vd5onovxxmylm...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Meng Qingwei
.