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Apache Ranger CVE-2026-55814

| EUVDEUVD-2026-55248 HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-08-10 apache GHSA-r575-fqmx-qqgc
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: apache
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Vendor (apache) PRIMARY
7.5 LOW
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI
7.5 HIGH

Network-reachable unauthenticated read-only API; no integrity or availability impact since only policy data disclosure is described.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Red Hat
5.3 MEDIUM
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CVSS VectorVendor: apache

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Updated
Aug 10, 2026 - 20:29 vuln.today
v2 (cvss_changed)
Re-analysis Queued
Aug 10, 2026 - 20:22 vuln.today
cvss_changed
CVSS changed
Aug 10, 2026 - 20:22 NVD
7.5 (HIGH)
Analysis Generated
Aug 10, 2026 - 11:04 vuln.today

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authentication in Apache Ranger Download APIs on versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.

AnalysisAI

Unauthenticated access to Apache Ranger Download APIs on versions 2.8.0 and earlier exposes sensitive authorization policy data to any remote attacker with network connectivity. The missing authentication check (CWE-306) means no credentials or privileges are required to invoke these endpoints and retrieve their output. …

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Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Any Apache Ranger deployment running version 2.8.0 or earlier where the Ranger Admin web service is reachable over the network is vulnerable. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N accurately reflects the risk posture: this is a remotely exploitable, zero-interaction, zero-authentication information disclosure vulnerability with high confidentiality impact. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
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Remediation Upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0, which resolves this issue per the vendor advisory at https://lists.apache.org/thread/yoorhnbxfydb5xoxlxlmms0f268rj9dh. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: audit network access logs for unauthorized requests to Apache Ranger Admin Download APIs and apply immediate network segmentation to restrict interface access to authorized administrators only. …

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