Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in GraalScriptEngineCreator in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which… (CVE-2026-55799)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the GraalScriptEngineCreator component of Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. The issue 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-2026-55799 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the GraalScriptEngineCreator component of Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). The vendor has addressed this issue in version 2.9.0, which users should upgrade to in order to remediate the vulnerability. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely within the context of the affected Apache Ranger service. This could lead to unauthorized control over the system running Apache Ranger, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and data.
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 Vulnerability in GraalScriptEngineCreator in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which… (CVE-2026-55799)
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the GraalScriptEngineCreator component of Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.8.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. The issue 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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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-55799 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the GraalScriptEngineCreator component of Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). The vendor has addressed this issue in version 2.9.0, which users should upgrade to in order to remediate the vulnerability. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely within the context of the affected Apache Ranger service. This could lead to unauthorized control over the system running Apache Ranger, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and data.
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-gh8f-2p9r-x68c
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-55799"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a79f0d1bf8831d539f60d74
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:51:08 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 4
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