CVE-2017-7676

CVE-2017-7676 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Ranger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Policy resource matcher in Apache Ranger before 0.7.1 ignores characters after '*' wildcard character - like my*test, test*.txt. This can result in unintended behavior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7676?
Policy resource matcher in Apache Ranger before 0.7.1 ignores characters after '*' wildcard character - like my*test, test*.txt. This can result in unintended behavior.
How severe is CVE-2017-7676?
CVE-2017-7676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7676 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7676?
CVE-2017-7676 affects Apache Ranger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7676?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7676 published?
CVE-2017-7676 was published on 2017-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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