CVE-2026-115416 — HIGH (7.7)

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect authorization checks in Amazon Athena engine version 3 query processing could have allowed an authenticated user to read AWS account identifiers and SQL statement text query metadata from other AWS accounts. Query results, and data stored in Amazon S3 or other data sources, were not accessible through this issue. AWS remediated the issue on October 7, 2026. No customer action is required.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-653 CWE-863

References

https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-144-aws/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-115416?

CVE-2026-115416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Incorrect authorization checks in Amazon Athena engine version 3 query processing could have allowed an authenticated user to read AWS account identifiers and SQL statement text query metadata from ot...

How severe is CVE-2026-115416?

CVE-2026-115416 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-115416?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.