Remote Code Execution Risk in Apache Ranger by Apache
CVE-2025-59059

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Ranger
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-59059?

A remote code execution vulnerability in the NashornScriptEngineCreator component has been identified in Apache Ranger versions up to 2.7.0. This flaw can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, compromising application security. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.8.0 to mitigate this risk effectively.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Ranger 0 <= 2.7.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-59059-Misattributed-RCE-in-Apache-Ranger-Static-Analysis-Correction
Created by pl4tyz

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/z47q86rho80390lf2qcmoc2jo...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

chengtianyi <chengtianyi@huawei.com>
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