CVE-2026-42537
Critical
Description
Remote Code Execution via JDBC URL Injection in Apache Ranger <= 2.8.0 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Ranger
PublishedAug 10, 2026
First seenAug 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-94Code injectionCWE-20Improper input validation
How to fix
Update
- apache ranger2.9.0 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache ranger | v < 2.9.0 | 2.9.0 |
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