MEDIUM
CVE-2025-59060
CWE-297Published: March 3, 2026· Updated: Mar 5, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.7th
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-59060 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Apache1 product
ranger
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/c4plx81z3xs86vgl3fd95y3q7hhtff05Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/02/4Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-59060
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-297
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 3, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-297)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-59060 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.