CVE-2026-28672 (GCVE-0-2026-28672)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-10 10:26 – Updated: 2026-08-12 15:49
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache Ranger: OS Command Injection via Username in UnixUserGroupBuilder
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger.
This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-12 15:48 UTC
CWE
- CWE-77 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Ranger |
Affected:
0.6 , ≤ 2.8
(semver)
|
guessed |
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