How severe is CVE-2026-28672?

CVE-2026-28672 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-2026-28672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28672?

CVE-2026-28672 affects Apache Ranger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28672?

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-2026-28672 published?

CVE-2026-28672 was published on 2026-08-10 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

CVE-2026-28672

CVE-2026-28672 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Apache Ranger
Published: 2026-08-10
Last modified: 2026-08-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger. This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28672?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger. This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
How severe is CVE-2026-28672?: CVE-2026-28672 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-2026-28672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28672?: CVE-2026-28672 affects Apache Ranger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28672?: 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-2026-28672 published?: CVE-2026-28672 was published on 2026-08-10 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ranger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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