Apache Hive vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Apache · Data / Big Data · 20 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Apache Hive release lines — 20 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Apache Hive's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Apache Hive CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-21234 | critical | 9.8 | 8% | 2020 |
| CVE-2018-1282 | critical | 9.1 | 6% | 2018 |
| CVE-2022-41137 | high | 8.3 | 2% | 2024 |
| CVE-2015-7521 | high | 8.3 | 6% | 2016 |
| CVE-2018-11777 | high | 8.1 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2021-34538 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2020-13949 | high | 7.5 | 7% | 2021 |
| CVE-2016-3083 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2017 |
| CVE-2015-1772 | high | 7.3 | 7% | 2015 |
| CVE-2023-35701 | medium | 6.6 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2024-23953 | medium | 6.5 | 1% | 2025 |
| CVE-2024-23945 | medium | 5.9 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2020-1926 | medium | 5.9 | 2% | 2021 |
| CVE-2024-29869 | medium | 5.5 | 0% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-62728 | medium | 5.4 | 0% | 2025 |
| CVE-2018-1314 | medium | 4.3 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2017-12625 | medium | 4.3 | 1% | 2017 |
| CVE-2018-1315 | low | 3.7 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2018-1284 | low | 3.7 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2014-0228 | low | 3.5 | 3% | 2014 |
Is my Apache Hive version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Apache Hive vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Apache Hive have?
IsItPatched tracks 20 CVEs for Apache Hive. 2 are critical-severity and 7 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Apache Hive have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of Apache Hive's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe Apache Hive vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2018-21234 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8) ranks highest — a Insecure deserialization weakness.
Is Apache Hive safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Apache Hive release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Apache Hive security status · Apache Hive end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Apache's advisories — see our disclaimer.