CVE-2026-44416: apache software foundation apache ranger Code Injection
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 10-08-2026Last modified 12-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-44416 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Code Injection vulnerability in apache software foundation apache ranger. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.24%
0%100%
Low · +0.58 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
69%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.58 pp
From 0.66% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
- CWE-470Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection')The product uses external input with reflection to select which classes or code to use, but it does not sufficiently prevent the input from selecting improper classes or code.
Affected systems
Apache1 product
- ranger< 2.9.0
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache ranger≤ 2.8.0
2 vendors · 2 products