Apache Ranger Vulnerable to Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.ranger:ranger-nifi-registry-plugin | < 2.8.0 | 2.8.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-297- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.ranger:ranger-nifi-registry-plugin- Disclosed
- 03.03.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5fvg-qwcp-r325 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.ranger:ranger-nifi-registry-plugin
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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