Skip to main content
VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2026-55814: Apache Ranger · Missing Authentication

Affects Apache RangerSource CVE Database V5

0
Compare

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High · fixed in 2.9.0 : patch Apache Ranger soon.

Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 2.9.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 10 Aug 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 8 Nov 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apache Software FoundationApache RangerAffected
  • <=2.8.0
Fixed in–
Mavenorg.apache.ranger/rangerpkg:maven/org.apache.ranger/rangerOther threatsAffected
  • <=2.8.0
Fixed in–

Check your own hosts for these packages with threat-finder (opens in a new tab), our free open-source scanner.

AI-suggested

Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade. No other mitigations are specified.

Description

CVE-2026-55814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0. It involves missing authentication in the Download APIs, allowing unauthenticated access to critical functions. The issue is fixed in version 2.9.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the risk.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…