Description
Hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.0, which fixes this issue.
Affected products
apache: ranger
References2
- lists.apache.org/thread/c4plx81z3xs86vgl3fd95y3q7hhtff05 Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/02/4 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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5.3
MEDIUM
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 44 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-297
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