Missing Authentication in Apache Ranger Download APIs on versions <= 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-55814)
Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0 have a missing authentication vulnerability in their Download APIs. This flaw allows unauthorized access to these APIs. The issue is resolved in version 2.9.0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-55814 describes a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the Download APIs of Apache Ranger on versions up to 2.8.0. This means that the APIs do not properly verify the identity of users before granting access, potentially allowing unauthorized users to download data or resources. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Ranger version 2.9.0.
Potential Impact
The missing authentication in the Download APIs could allow unauthorized users to access and download data or resources that should be protected. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure or access to sensitive information managed by Apache Ranger. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Missing Authentication in Apache Ranger Download APIs on versions <= 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-55814)
Description
Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0 have a missing authentication vulnerability in their Download APIs. This flaw allows unauthorized access to these APIs. The issue is resolved in version 2.9.0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to mitigate the risk.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-55814 describes a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the Download APIs of Apache Ranger on versions up to 2.8.0. This means that the APIs do not properly verify the identity of users before granting access, potentially allowing unauthorized users to download data or resources. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Ranger version 2.9.0.
Potential Impact
The missing authentication in the Download APIs could allow unauthorized users to access and download data or resources that should be protected. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure or access to sensitive information managed by Apache Ranger. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-r575-fqmx-qqgc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-55814"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a79f0cfbf8831d539f60c4a
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:39:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:32:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 19:41:00 UTC
Views: 4
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