CVE-2026-49230

CRITICAL

Apache APISIX: Authentication bypass in jwe-decrypt

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The jwe-decrypt plugin under default configuration is vulnerable to authentication bypass.  This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.8.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 9.1
EPSS 0.0022
EPSS Percentile 12.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-354
Status published
Products (2)
apache/apisix 3.8.0 - 3.17.0
Apache Software Foundation/Apache APISIX 3.8.0 - 3.16.0
Published Jun 19, 2026
Tracked Since Jun 19, 2026