CVE-2026-40920: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger
Privilege Escalation via URL Parameter is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40920 describes an improper privilege management vulnerability (CWE-269) in Apache Ranger, allowing privilege escalation through manipulation of a URL parameter. This affects Apache Ranger versions up to 2.8.0. The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.9.0. No CVSS score or detailed exploitation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escalate privileges within Apache Ranger, potentially gaining unauthorized access or control beyond their intended permissions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, which fixes this privilege escalation vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
CVE-2026-40920: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger
Description
Privilege Escalation via URL Parameter is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40920 describes an improper privilege management vulnerability (CWE-269) in Apache Ranger, allowing privilege escalation through manipulation of a URL parameter. This affects Apache Ranger versions up to 2.8.0. The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.9.0. No CVSS score or detailed exploitation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escalate privileges within Apache Ranger, potentially gaining unauthorized access or control beyond their intended permissions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, which fixes this privilege escalation vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T18:40:13.104Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a79aae9bf8831d53985a7cd
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 10:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 12:31:14 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 7
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