CVE-2024-55532: Apache Ranger: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-03-03 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-1236

Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in Export CSV feature of Apache Ranger in Apache Ranger Version < 2.6.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.6.0, which fixes this issue.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger: before 2.6.0 — fixed in 2.6.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger 2.6.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Ranger
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/03/2

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