CVE-2025-59059
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Remote Code Execution in Apache Ranger NashornScriptEngineCreator

Publication date: 2026-03-03

Last updated on: 2026-03-05

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
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.
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Published
2026-03-03
Last Modified
2026-03-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-59059
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208228
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache ranger to 2.8.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 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.
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Impact Analysis

This Remote Code Execution vulnerability can allow attackers to run malicious code on your system remotely.

Such an exploit can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or disruption of services.

If exploited, it could severely impact the security and integrity of your environment.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the Remote Code Execution vulnerability in NashornScriptEngineCreator in Apache Ranger, users are recommended to upgrade Apache Ranger to version 2.8.0, which contains the fix for this issue.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue found in the NashornScriptEngineCreator component of Apache Ranger versions up to and including 2.7.0.

It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the affected system.

The issue is fixed in Apache Ranger version 2.8.0, and users are recommended to upgrade to this version to mitigate the vulnerability.

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