PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-65948: UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. Note: UnixAuth is NOT a recommende
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HIGH 7.3REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE
CVE-2026-65948 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting ranger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| Published | 2026-08-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
apache ranger UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.9.0
Fixed in: 2.9.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ranger || rpm -q ranger || ranger --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ranger
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade ranger
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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