Description
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.
Affected products
apache: ranger
References2
- lists.apache.org/thread/cx53rbkxkn5hbvzv8ohwvndzrxhc06qf Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/09/11 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.3
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 50 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-307
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