CVE-2026-42537 is a vulnerability in Apache Ranger
Published on August 10, 2026
Apache Ranger: Remote Code Execution via JDBC URL Injection
Remote Code Execution via JDBC URL Injection in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-42537 can be exploited 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 Types
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2026-42537 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-42537
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger:- Before and including 2.8.0 is affected.