CVE-2026-65948

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.

CVSS v3 7.3 HIGH

7.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/cx53rbkxkn5hbvzv8ohwvndzrxhc06qf	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/09/11	Mailing List Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ranger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

23 Oct 2026, 20:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) UnixAuth carece de protección contra ataques de fuerza bruta en las versiones de Apache Ranger menor o igual que 2.8.0. Nota: UnixAuth NO es una opción recomendada para despliegues en producción. Se recomienda a los usuarios actualizar a la versión 2.9.0, que soluciona este problema.

Information

Published : 2026-08-10 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-24 16:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-65948

Mitre link : CVE-2026-65948

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-65948

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apache

ranger

CWE

CWE-307

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

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