CVE-2026-65948

Apache Ranger: UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection

Published Aug 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. 
Note:  UnixAuth is NOT a recommended option for production deployments. 
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.

Remediation

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:ranger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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First Time appeared Apache
Apache ranger
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache ranger
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0.  Note:  UnixAuth is NOT a recommended option for production deployments.  Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
Title Apache Ranger: UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection
Weaknesses CWE-307
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 10, 2026, 7:59 PM
Reserved
Jul 23, 2026, 5:28 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 10, 2026, 11:17 AM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 4:10 PM