CVE-2025-59060: Ranger nifi registry plugin Apache Ranger Vulnerable To Improper Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5fvg-qwcp-r325
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-297
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-59060 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) apache ranger vulnerable to improper vulnerability (CWE-297: Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch) affecting Ranger nifi registry plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache ranger vulnerable to improper validation of certificate with host mismatch. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.0.

CVE-2025-59060 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-59060
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5fvg-qwcp-r325
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-297: Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch
Affected Product Ranger nifi registry plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-59060

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ranger nifi registry plugin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.ranger:ranger-nifi-registry-plugin fixed: 2.8.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.ranger</groupId>
    <artifactId>ranger-nifi-registry-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>2.8.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ranger

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-59060, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ranger

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ranger nifi registry plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.8.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ranger command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-297: Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch, where the product communicates with a host that provides a certificate, but the product does not properly ensure that the certificate is actually associated with that host. In Ranger nifi registry plugin, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2025-59060 Affected Ranger nifi registry plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.8.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.ranger:ranger-nifi-registry-plugin
maven/org.apache.ranger/ranger-nifi-registry-plugin
Maven
< 2.8.0
2.8.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-59060 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59060
Ranger nifi registry plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/ranger
lists.apache.org/thread/c4plx81z3xs8... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/c4plx81z3xs86vgl3fd95y3q7hhtff05
Ranger nifi registry plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/02/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59060?
CVE-2025-59060 is a security vulnerability in Ranger nifi registry plugin involving Apache Ranger Vulnerable to Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch under CWE-297: Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch.
Which Ranger nifi registry plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.0 across affected packages: org.apache.ranger:ranger-nifi-registry-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2025-59060?
Upgrading to 2.8.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ranger-nifi-registry-plugin affected?
Yes, org.apache.ranger:ranger-nifi-registry-plugin is affected in releases prior to 2.8.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59060?
CVE-2025-59060 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-59060?
CVE-2025-59060 is classified under CWE-297: Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch (The product communicates with a host that provides a certificate, but the product does not properly ensure that the certificate is actually associated with that host.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-59060?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ranger'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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