CVE-2026-47339: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache APISIX. An attacker can capitalise on authz-casdoor plugin under default configuration to authenticate themselves with credentials from a different source. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.14.1 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache APISIX (CVE-2026-47339) involves incorrect authorization due to the authz-casdoor plugin's default configuration. It allows attackers to authenticate themselves with credentials originating from a different source than intended, potentially bypassing intended access controls. The affected versions range from 2.14.1 through 3.16.0. The vendor recommends upgrading to version 3.17.0 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can bypass authorization controls by leveraging the authz-casdoor plugin's default configuration, potentially gaining unauthorized access to resources within Apache APISIX. The impact is limited to incorrect authorization without further details on privilege escalation or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0, which contains the fix for this incorrect authorization vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is specified. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade.
CVE-2026-47339: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache APISIX. An attacker can capitalise on authz-casdoor plugin under default configuration to authenticate themselves with credentials from a different source. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.14.1 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache APISIX (CVE-2026-47339) involves incorrect authorization due to the authz-casdoor plugin's default configuration. It allows attackers to authenticate themselves with credentials originating from a different source than intended, potentially bypassing intended access controls. The affected versions range from 2.14.1 through 3.16.0. The vendor recommends upgrading to version 3.17.0 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can bypass authorization controls by leveraging the authz-casdoor plugin's default configuration, potentially gaining unauthorized access to resources within Apache APISIX. The impact is limited to incorrect authorization without further details on privilege escalation or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0, which contains the fix for this incorrect authorization vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is specified. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T11:31:05.953Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a354cbff198dc38c1587397
Added to database: 6/19/2026, 2:05:51 PM
Last enriched: 6/19/2026, 2:21:25 PM
Last updated: 6/19/2026, 6:52:41 PM
Views: 5
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