CVE-2026-65948

high

Description

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.

References

Advisories

https://lists.apache.org/thread/cx53rbkxkn5hbvzv8ohwvndzrxhc06qf

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/09/11

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-08-10

Updated: 2026-08-17

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.3

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