CVE-2026-55814: Apache Ranger · Missing Authentication
Affects Apache RangerSource CVE Database V5
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
- 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:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache Ranger | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavenorg.apache.ranger/rangerpkg:maven/org.apache.ranger/rangerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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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.