A SQL query validation bypass in the Flint extension query handler in the OpenSearch SQL plugin allows a remote authenticated actor with async query access to execute arbitrary code on Apache Spark workers by sending a crafted SQL query to the direct query endpoint.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 5
https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-081-aws/
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https://docs.aws.amazon.com/opensearch-service/latest/developerguide/service-so…
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https://github.com/opensearch-project/sql/security/advisories/GHSA-g4jr-343c-fv…
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https://opensearch.org/artifacts/by-version/?_gl=1*d14pqp*_up*MQ..*_ga*Nzc5NTAx…
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https://opensearch.org/artifacts/by-version/?_gl=1*d14pqp*_up*MQ..*_ga*Nzc5NTAx…
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