VDB-387266 · CVE-2026-40920 · GCVE-0-2026-40920

Apache Ranger URL Parameter privileges management

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6.3	$5k-$25k	1.22

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache Ranger. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component URL Parameter. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-40920. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Ranger (unknown version) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component URL Parameter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-40920. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/09/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Ranger

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-40920 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-40920
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387266

Entryinfo

Created: 08/09/2026 13:25
Changes: 08/09/2026 13:25 (47)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103