CVE-2022-45048: Apache Ranger code execution vulnerability in policy expressions
Summary
CVE-2022-45048: Apache Ranger code execution vulnerability in policy expressions. Affects org.apache.ranger:ranger versions >= 2.3.0, < 2.4.0. Fixed in 2.4.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache Ranger is an open-source security framework that provides centralized security administration for Hadoop components such as HDFS, Hive, HBase, and more. It allows administrators to define and manage fine-grained policies for access control. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in Apache Ranger version 2.3.0 that allows authenticated users with appropriate privileges to create policies with expressions that can exploit a code execution vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The code execution vulnerability in Apache Ranger arises from the ability of authenticated users to create policies with malicious expressions. By crafting a specific policy expression, an attacker can execute arbitrary code within the context of the Apache Ranger application. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential compromise of the entire Hadoop ecosystem. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 2.9.0 as of 23 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
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2.4.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Apache Ranger version 2.3.0 is vulnerable to a code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code. To mitigate this risk, users should update their Apache Ranger installation to version 2.4.0 or later. For further support and assistance with vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Ranger is an open-source security framework that provides centralized security administration for Hadoop components.
This vulnerability allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code within the Apache Ranger application, potentially leading to unauthorized access and compromise of the Hadoop ecosystem.
Apache Ranger version 2.3.0 is affected by this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, update Apache Ranger to version 2.4.0 or later.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Apache Ranger.
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