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CVE-2025-59060 Apache CVE debrief

Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0 have a hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient. This issue allows for hostname verification bypass, which can lead to security risks. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.0, which fixes this issue. The vulnerability affects operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who use Apache Ranger. They should review their deployments and apply the necessary upgrades. Evidence from official CVE and NVD sources indicates a hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient for versions <= 2.7.0. The issue is fixed in version 2.8.0.

Vendor
Apache
Product
Ranger
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-03-03
Original CVE updated
2026-08-24
Advisory published
2026-03-03
Advisory updated
2026-08-24

Who should care

Users of Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0 should upgrade to version 2.8.0 to fix the hostname verification bypass issue. This issue affects operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who use Apache Ranger. They should review their deployments and apply the necessary upgrades.

Technical summary

Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0 have a hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient. The issue is fixed in version 2.8.0. This vulnerability affects users of Apache Ranger who have not upgraded to version 2.8.0. The vulnerability allows for hostname verification bypass, which can lead to security risks. Users should verify their Apache Ranger deployments and apply the upgrade if necessary. Defenders should review the official CVE record and NVD details for affected scope and severity. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and a severity of MEDIUM.

Defensive priority

Upgrade to version 2.8.0 to fix the hostname verification bypass issue.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to version 2.8.0
  • Verify Apache Ranger version and apply upgrade if necessary
  • Monitor Apache Ranger for vulnerabilities
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
  • Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE and NVD sources indicate a hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient for versions <= 2.7.0. The issue is fixed in version 2.8.0. Users should verify their Apache Ranger deployments and apply the upgrade if necessary. Defenders should review the official CVE record and NVD details for affected scope and severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-59060 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-59060

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-59060 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59060

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.