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CVE-2016-6815
MEDIUM
Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.ranger:ranger
Published Oct 13, 2017 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-vhxc-8jjq-859j
Severity · CVSSMEDIUM · 6.5
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood2.07%
QFinch risk scoreNot available
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.ranger:ranger
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
In Apache Ranger before 0.6.2, users with "keyadmin" role should not be allowed to change password for users with "admin" role.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDOSVEPSSGHSA
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- GHSA-vhxc-8jjq-859j
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Oct 13, 2017 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026