CVE-2026-55814 Apache Ranger: Download APIs expose plugin data without authentication
Unauthenticated attackers can access Apache Ranger download APIs to retrieve sensitive plugin data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-55814?
CVE-2026-55814 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Ranger, published on 10 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing Authentication in Apache Ranger Download APIs on versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55814?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Ranger.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55814?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-55814 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-55814 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55814 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-r575-fqmx-qqgc.