CVE-2026-55814: Apache Ranger Download APIs · Missing Authentication
Affects rangerSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High · fixed in 2.9.0 : patch ranger soon.
Data as of 8 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 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | 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. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
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.