CVE-2024-43166 Apache DolphinScheduler Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Incorrect default permissions in Apache DolphinScheduler allow attackers to bypass security controls, requiring an upgrade to remediate.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-43166?

CVE-2024-43166 is a critical vulnerability in Apache DolphinScheduler, published on 3 Sep 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Apache DolphinScheduler.

This issue affects Apache DolphinScheduler: before 3.2.2.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.3.1, which fixes the issue.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43166?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler MavenAll versions3.3.1
org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler MavenAll versions3.3.1

Products include Apache Dolphinscheduler.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43166?

Upgrade org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler to 3.3.1 or later.

Is CVE-2024-43166 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43166 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrpj-r8h7-rm7r.

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