CVE-2026-32588 | Apache Cassandra up to 4.0.19/4.1.10/5.0.6 ALTER ROLE Password denial of service
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A vulnerability was found in Apache Cassandra up to 4.0.19/4.1.10/5.0.6 . It has been rated as problematic . Affected is an unknown function of the component ALTER ROLE Password Handler . Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-32588 . The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
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VDB-355762 · CVE-2026-32588 · GCVE-0-2026-32588
APACHE CASSANDRA UP TO 4.0.19/4.1.10/5.0.6 ALTER ROLE PASSWORD DENIAL OF SERVICE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
4.1 $0-$5k 1.22+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apache Cassandra up to 4.0.19/4.1.10/5.0.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component ALTER ROLE Password Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-32588. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Cassandra up to 4.0.19/4.1.10/5.0.6. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component ALTER ROLE Password Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.
The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-32588. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/07/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
Upgrading to version 4.0.20, 4.1.11 or 5.0.7 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Vendor
Apache
Name
Cassandra
Version
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License
open-source
Website
Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cassandra 4.0.20/4.1.11/5.0.7
Timelineinfo
04/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: apache.org
Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-32588 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355762
Entryinfo
Created: 04/07/2026 16:48
Changes: 04/07/2026 16:48 (52)
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Cache ID: 99:BE1:101
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