CVE-2026-28672 — Vulnerability in org.apache.ranger:ranger — CVE...
CRITICAL
Apache Ranger has a Command Injection vulnerability
Published August 10, 2026Updated September 2, 2026Source: osv
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger.
This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
Advisory Timeline
- First published August 10, 2026 (63 days ago).
- Last revised September 2, 2026 — 23 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: maven (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.ranger:ranger | maven | 0.6.0, 0.6.1, 0.6.2, 0.6.3 (+14 more) | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-77
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-28672?
- Apache Ranger has a Command Injection vulnerability This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-28672?
- CVE-2026-28672 affects org.apache.ranger:ranger. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-28672 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
9.8
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
Also Known As
GHSA-6qc3-v8fv-fv9j
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