CVE-2024-55532 Apache Ranger: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Attackers can inject malicious formulas into CSV exports, potentially leading to code execution when files are opened in spreadsheet applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-55532?
CVE-2024-55532 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Ranger, published on 3 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in Export CSV feature of Apache Ranger in Apache Ranger Version < 2.6.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.6.0, which fixes this issue.
Weakness: CWE-1236
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-55532?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.ranger:security-admin-web. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.ranger:security-admin-web Maven | All versions | 2.6.0 |
org.apache.ranger:security-admin-web Maven | All versions | 2.6.0 |
Products include Apache Ranger.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55532?
Upgrade org.apache.ranger:security-admin-web to 2.6.0 or later.
Is CVE-2024-55532 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-55532 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2026-40920 Apache Ranger: Privilege Escalation via URL Parameter
- CVE-2026-42537 Apache Ranger: Remote Code Execution via JDBC URL Injection
- CVE-2026-44416 Apache Ranger: Remote Code Execution via Arbitrary Class Instantiation
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2h4w-p9fh-9rmv.