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
CVE-2026-28672 is a command injection vulnerability in Apache Ranger affecting versions 0.6 through 2.8. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in commands, classified under CWE-77. This could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system where Apache Ranger is deployed. No further technical details, exploit status, or patch information are currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized command execution on affected Apache Ranger installations, potentially leading to system compromise. However, no confirmed exploit or detailed impact analysis is provided in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
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
pkg:maven/org.apache.ranger/rangerRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28672 is a command injection vulnerability in Apache Ranger affecting versions 0.6 through 2.8. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in commands, classified under CWE-77. This could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system where Apache Ranger is deployed. No further technical details, exploit status, or patch information are currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized command execution on affected Apache Ranger installations, potentially leading to system compromise. However, no confirmed exploit or detailed impact analysis is provided in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-6qc3-v8fv-fv9j
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-28672"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79f0d1bf8831d539f60d92
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:31:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 15:44:41 UTC
Views: 46
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