Remote Code Execution via Arbitrary Class Instantiation in plugin-schema-registry component in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-44416)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the plugin-schema-registry component of Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0. This issue allows arbitrary class instantiation, which can lead to execution of malicious code remotely. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Ranger version 2.9.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44416 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the plugin-schema-registry component of Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. The flaw involves arbitrary class instantiation, which can be exploited by an attacker to execute code remotely. The issue is addressed in Apache Ranger 2.9.0, which includes a fix to prevent this exploitation vector.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Apache Ranger installations up to version 2.8.0. This could lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the affected service.
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 in the available data.
Remote Code Execution via Arbitrary Class Instantiation in plugin-schema-registry component in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-44416)
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the plugin-schema-registry component of Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0. This issue allows arbitrary class instantiation, which can lead to execution of malicious code remotely. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Ranger version 2.9.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the risk.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44416 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the plugin-schema-registry component of Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. The flaw involves arbitrary class instantiation, which can be exploited by an attacker to execute code remotely. The issue is addressed in Apache Ranger 2.9.0, which includes a fix to prevent this exploitation vector.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Apache Ranger installations up to version 2.8.0. This could lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the affected service.
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 in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-3236-74vm-475v
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-44416"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a79f0d1bf8831d539f60f14
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:51:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 5
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