CVE-2026-65948
published 2026-08-10CVE-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…
PriorityP342high7.3CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCLILAL
EPSS
0.30%
22.6th percentile
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.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache_software_foundation | apache_ranger | <= 2.8.0 | — |
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GHSA
UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-10
CVE-2026-65948 [HIGH] CWE-307 UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0.
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.
VulDB
Apache Ranger Unixauth excessive authentication
vuldb·2026-08-09
CVE-2026-65948 [LOW] Apache Ranger Unixauth excessive authentication
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apache Ranger. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Unixauth. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-65948. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-08-10
Published