CVE-2026-65948 is a vulnerability in Apache Ranger
Published on August 10, 2026
Apache Ranger: UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection
UnixAuth lacks brute-force protection in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0.
Note: UnixAuth is NOT a recommended option for production deployments.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-65948 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 low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
The software does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within in a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-65948
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger:- Before and including 2.8.0 is affected.