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CVE-2026-28672: Apache Ranger has a Command Injection vulnerability
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger.
CVSS 9.8 Critical EPSS 2.6% · p85
Should you act?
Critical and remotely reachable
No known exploitation yet, but it is network-reachable without credentials. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.
- No confirmed exploitation. It is not in CISA’s KEV catalog and CISA’s SSVC assessment records no known exploitation. That can change quickly after a public write-up; re-check if you are affected.
- EPSS 2.6%, percentile 85: FIRST’s model estimates a 2.6% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (elevated). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
- Remotely reachable with no login and no user interaction. If the vulnerable service is exposed to the internet, prioritize it.
- Only applies if your dependency tree includes
org.apache.ranger:ranger(Maven) >= 0.6.0, <= 2.8.0, no fixed version listed. Check your lockfile, including transitive dependencies.
What it is
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger. This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
From the GitHub advisory
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger.
This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
Weakness type: CWE-77.
Product: org.apache.ranger:ranger (Maven) · Assigned by: apache · Published: 2026-08-10
Affected and fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable | First fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.ranger:ranger | >= 0.6.0, <= 2.8.0 | none listed |
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions (per CVE record) |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Ranger | 0.6 <= 2.8 |
Severity scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA-ADP | 3.1 | 9.8 Critical | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
- Attack complexity: low
- Privileges required: none (no login)
- User interaction: none
- Scope: unchanged
CVSS measures how bad a flaw is if exploited, not how likely exploitation is. Read it next to the exploitation data below.
Exploitation and urgency
- CISA KEV: not listed (no confirmed in-the-wild exploitation known to CISA).
- CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation none, automatable yes, technical impact total.
- FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 2.63% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 85.
Timeline
- — CVE record published by apache
- — GitHub-reviewed advisory GHSA-6qc3-v8fv-fv9j published (critical)
- — CVE record last updated
Sources and references
Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.
Vendor and project advisories, patches
- lists.apache.org lists.apache.org
Vulnerability records
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-6qc3-v8fv-fv9j github.com
- CVE.org record CVE-2026-28672 cve.org
- NVD entry CVE-2026-28672 nvd.nist.gov
Other references from the CVE record and advisory
- openwall.com openwall.com