CVE-2026-65948: Apache Ranger: UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection

Severity: high (CVSS 7.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-08-10 · updated 2026-10-24
Weakness: CWE-307

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.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger: before 2.9.0 — fixed in 2.9.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger 2.9.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/cx53rbkxkn5hbvzv8ohwvndzrxhc06qf
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/09/11

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