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Plain-English summary
Apache Ranger’s lookup functionality contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability. The supplied CVSS assessment indicates remote, low-complexity exploitation without authentication or user interaction, potentially compromising data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The source bundle explicitly identifies version 2.0.0 and recommends upgrading to 2.9.0.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediate identification and remediation of Apache Ranger 2.0.0 systems. The potential impact is organization-wide data compromise or service disruption, although active exploitation is not established. Expedite internet-facing or broadly accessible deployments first and require confirmation of completed upgrades.
Technical view
CVE-2026-32227 is classified as CWE-89 SQL injection in Apache Ranger lookup functionality. Its CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The supplied affected-version information is incomplete: it lists 2.0.0 while the description’s affected-range statement is blank.
Likely exposure
Treat confirmed Apache Ranger 2.0.0 deployments as exposed, especially when relevant Ranger interfaces are network-accessible. The supplied data marks unspecified versions as unaffected, but the incomplete affected-range statement prevents confidently assessing every release. Verify deployed versions against the Apache advisory.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector describes a remotely reachable, unauthenticated, low-complexity condition requiring no user interaction. However, the bundle provides no evidence of public exploitation or active attacks, and this CVE is not identified as being in CISA KEV.
Researcher notes
The record identifies SQL injection in lookup functionality but provides no vulnerable parameter, endpoint, root cause, or complete version range. The description contains a duplicated word and a blank affected-products sentence. Avoid extrapolating beyond version 2.0.0 without consulting the vendor advisory. No exploit availability or observed exploitation is documented.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected Apache Ranger installations to version 2.9.0, as recommended by the vendor.
- Identify and prioritize network-accessible Ranger deployments running version 2.0.0.
- Consult the Apache advisory before treating other versions as affected or unaffected.
- Apply temporary access restrictions if immediate upgrading is operationally impossible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apache Ranger deployments and record their exact installed versions.
- Confirm upgraded systems report Apache Ranger version 2.9.0 or later.
- Review the Apache advisory for authoritative affected-version details and deployment-specific guidance.
- Review relevant application and database logs for unusual lookup requests, SQL errors, or unexpected data changes.
- Retest lookup functionality after upgrading to confirm normal operation.
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/1zltfzd6rp683omrlv1zkxvkwm9d0nd2CVE reference, apache · vendor-advisory
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.