CVE-2026-42537: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger
Remote Code Execution via JDBC URL Injection in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Ranger (<=2.8.0) involves improper control of code generation (CWE-94) through JDBC URL injection, enabling remote code execution. The issue allows an attacker to inject malicious code via the JDBC URL, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this vulnerability in version 2.9.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on systems running vulnerable versions of Apache Ranger, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the recommendation to upgrade.
CVE-2026-42537: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger
Description
Remote Code Execution via JDBC URL Injection in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
Affected software
pkg:maven/org.apache.ranger/rangerRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Ranger (<=2.8.0) involves improper control of code generation (CWE-94) through JDBC URL injection, enabling remote code execution. The issue allows an attacker to inject malicious code via the JDBC URL, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this vulnerability in version 2.9.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on systems running vulnerable versions of Apache Ranger, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the recommendation to upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-28T16:15:14.168Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a79aae9bf8831d53985a7d0
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 10:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 12:04:00 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 11
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