CVE-2026-12283: SQL injection in Amazon Athena Synapse connector
Amazon Athena is a serverless, interactive query service that lets you analyze data directly in Amazon S3 using standard SQL. Athena Query Federation is a feature that allows you to connect to data sources outside of Amazon S3 like DynamoDB, Azure Synapse, and custom connectors using standard SQL syntax.
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command in the Synapse connector in Amazon aws-athena-query-federation v2022.20.1 through v2026.19.1 might allow an authenticated remote user to execute injected read-only SQL queries that return unintended data from the connected database via a crafted table name.
To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version v2026.21.1 or later.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
aws-athena-query-federationto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in v2026.21.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-12283?
The severity of CVE-2026-12283 is medium with a score of 6.8.
What does CVE-2026-12283 affect?
CVE-2026-12283 affects the Amazon Athena Synapse connector by exposing it to SQL injection vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12283?
To fix CVE-2026-12283, update to the latest version of the Amazon Athena Query Federation to mitigate the SQL injection risk.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-12283?
CVE-2026-12283 can lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation due to SQL injection vulnerabilities in Amazon Athena.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-12283?
No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2026-12283.