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 3.1

7.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 49% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-25)

CWE

CWE-307

Published

2026-08-10

Modified

2026-10-24

Record from

the NVD, synced 2026-10-24

Affected

• apache:ranger

References

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

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