CVE-2021-40331

Name: CVE-2021-40331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-05T08:15:08.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40331 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability was found in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin. Any user with SELECT privilege on a database can alter the ownership of the table in Hive when Apache Ranger Hive Plugin is enabled This issue affects Apache Ranger Hive Plugin: from 2.0.0 through 2.3.0. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability was found in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin. Any user with SELECT privilege on a database can alter the ownership of the table in Hive when Apache Ranger Hive Plugin is enabled This issue affects Apache Ranger Hive Plugin: from 2.0.0 through 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.0 or later.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ranger	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/s68yls6cnkdmzn1k4hqt50vs6wjvt2rnIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/s68yls6cnkdmzn1k4hqt50vs6wjvt2rnIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40331?

How severe is CVE-2021-40331?

CVE-2021-40331 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40331?

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Source: NVD / NIST