Apache Ranger up to 2.6.x NiFiRegistryClient/NifiClient certificate host validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache Ranger up to 2.6.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component NiFiRegistryClient/NifiClient. The manipulation results in certificate host validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-59060. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Ranger up to 2.6.x. Affected is an unknown code block of the component NiFiRegistryClient/NifiClient. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate host validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-297. The product communicates with a host that provides a certificate, but the product does not properly ensure that the certificate is actually associated with that host. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient/NiFiClient is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.0, which fixes this issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-59060. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/04/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1587.003.

Upgrading to version 2.7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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ADP CISA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Certificate host validation
CWE: CWE-297 / CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ranger 2.7.0

Timelineinfo

03/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/04/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59060 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348528

Entryinfo

Created: 03/03/2026 07:06
Updated: 03/04/2026 19:48
Changes: 03/03/2026 07:06 (52), 03/04/2026 19:48 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:81D:103

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