Privilege Escalation via URL Parameter is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-40920)
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0, exploitable via a URL parameter. This issue allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges improperly. The vulnerability is addressed in Apache Ranger version 2.9.0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to remediate the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40920 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. The flaw involves improper handling of a URL parameter that can be exploited to escalate privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is currently available. The vendor has fixed this issue in version 2.9.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized elevated privileges within Apache Ranger, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over Ranger-managed resources. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Privilege Escalation via URL Parameter is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-40920)
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0, exploitable via a URL parameter. This issue allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges improperly. The vulnerability is addressed in Apache Ranger version 2.9.0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to remediate the issue.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40920 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. The flaw involves improper handling of a URL parameter that can be exploited to escalate privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is currently available. The vendor has fixed this issue in version 2.9.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized elevated privileges within Apache Ranger, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over Ranger-managed resources. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8q3p-j6v6-5x63
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-40920"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a79f0d1bf8831d539f60d87
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:51:27 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:41:00 UTC
Views: 10
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