Authentication bypass in Apache Zeppelin
Published Sep 2, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
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Authentication bypass in Apache Zeppelin
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QFinch assessment
Authentication bypass vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to bypass Zeppelin authentication mechanism to act as another user. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- lists.apache.org ↗
- [oss-security] 20210902 CVE-2020-13929: Apache Zeppelin: Notebook permissions bypass ↗
- [announce] 20210902 CVE-2020-13929: Apache Zeppelin: Notebook permissions bypass ↗
- [zeppelin-users] 20210928 Re: CVE-2020-13929: Apache Zeppelin: Notebook permissions bypass ↗
- GLSA-202311-04 ↗
Record history
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