CVE-2026-28672: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger. This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-77) in Apache Ranger allows improper neutralization of special elements in commands, leading to potential command injection attacks. It affects Apache Ranger versions from 0.6 through 2.8. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation information available at this time. No known exploits have been reported. The vulnerability was published on 2026-08-10.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control. However, no active exploitation has been reported, and the exact impact depends on the deployment context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should apply general security best practices relevant to command injection risks and monitor official Apache Ranger communications for updates.
CVE-2026-28672: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger. This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-77) in Apache Ranger allows improper neutralization of special elements in commands, leading to potential command injection attacks. It affects Apache Ranger versions from 0.6 through 2.8. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation information available at this time. No known exploits have been reported. The vulnerability was published on 2026-08-10.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control. However, no active exploitation has been reported, and the exact impact depends on the deployment context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should apply general security best practices relevant to command injection risks and monitor official Apache Ranger communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T21:14:39.533Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a79aae9bf8831d53985a7c7
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 10:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 11:33:10 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:41:00 UTC
Views: 6
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