CVE-2026-65942 — HIGH (7.5)

Q: What is CVE-2026-65942?

CVE-2026-65942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). TLS hostname verification issue in Apache Ranger Client Code in versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-65942?

CVE-2026-65942 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-65942?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ranger.

Vulnerability Description

TLS hostname verification issue in Apache Ranger Client Code in versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ranger	< 2.9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-297

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/pp6on4yyht3z8l0ktfo1xydhjzjbn4gtMailing ListVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/09/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-65942?

CVE-2026-65942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). TLS hostname verification issue in Apache Ranger Client Code in versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.

How severe is CVE-2026-65942?

CVE-2026-65942 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-65942?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ranger.