CVE-2025-59059: Ranger plugins common Apache Ranger Has A Code Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c87w-642h-m97h
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-59059 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache ranger has a code vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Ranger plugins common libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache ranger has a code injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.0.

CVE-2025-59059 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-59059
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c87w-642h-m97h
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Ranger plugins common
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-59059

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ranger plugins common 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-plugins-common fixed: 2.8.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.ranger</groupId>
    <artifactId>ranger-plugins-common</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-2025-59059, 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 plugins common 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Ranger plugins common, 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

Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in NashornScriptEngineCreator is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.0, which fixes this issue.

CVE-2025-59059 Affected Ranger plugins common Versions

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

References

NVD — CVE-2025-59059 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59059
Ranger plugins common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/ranger
lists.apache.org/thread/z47q86rho803... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/z47q86rho80390lf2qcmoc2josvs0gtv
Ranger plugins common Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/02/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59059?
CVE-2025-59059 is a security vulnerability in Ranger plugins common involving Apache Ranger has a Code Injection vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Ranger plugins common versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.0 across affected packages: org.apache.ranger:ranger-plugins-common.
What version fixes CVE-2025-59059?
Upgrading to 2.8.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ranger-plugins-common affected?
Yes, org.apache.ranger:ranger-plugins-common 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-2025-59059?
CVE-2025-59059 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-59059?
CVE-2025-59059 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-59059?
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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