Apache Ranger 0.6-2.8 Command Injection Vulnerability
CVE-2026-28672 Published on August 10, 2026
Apache Ranger: OS Command Injection via Username in UnixUserGroupBuilder
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-28672 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Command Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-28672 has been classified to as a Command Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-28672
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger:- Version 0.6, <= 2.8 is affected.