CVE-2026-44416

Critical

Description

Remote Code Execution via Arbitrary Class Instantiation in plugin-schema-registry component 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 injection CWE-470CWE-470

How to fix

Update

apache ranger2.9.0 or later

Vendor advisories

lists.apache.org/thread/2gqssqhwkzbpd8jx8q6986cwldr7qkdn

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
apache ranger	v < 2.9.0	2.9.0

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