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
Apache Ranger versions 0.6 through 2.8 are affected by a command injection vulnerability (CWE-77) where special elements used in system commands are not properly neutralized. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with network access, no privileges, and no user interaction required. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized command execution, complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running Apache Ranger. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to Apache Ranger interfaces and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution attempts.
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Ranger
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Apache Ranger versions 0.6 through 2.8 are affected by a command injection vulnerability (CWE-77) where special elements used in system commands are not properly neutralized. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with network access, no privileges, and no user interaction required. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized command execution, complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running Apache Ranger. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to Apache Ranger interfaces and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T21:14:39.533Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79aae9bf8831d53985a7c7
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 10:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 14:59:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:47:42 UTC
Views: 71
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