CVE-2026-65948 json
Apache Ranger: UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection
published 3mo ago modified 18d ago also EUVD-2026-55245
- cvss
- 7.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.6%
- EPSS 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 50%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- apache ranger 2.9.0
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- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 3mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-11).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 7.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| CNA | 3.1 | 7.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
References
-
lists.apache.org
/thread/cx53rbkxkn5hbvzv8ohwvndzrxhc06qf
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2026/08/09/11
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-65948
- NVD CVE-2026-65948
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