CVE-2026-48895: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX
Apache APISIX versions 3.0.0 through 3.16.0 contain an open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601) that allows attackers to manipulate client headers to redirect users to untrusted sites, potentially exposing session tokens. This issue is resolved in version 3.17.0. The vulnerability has a low severity rating with a CVSS score of 2.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48895 is an open redirect vulnerability in Apache APISIX affecting versions 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Attackers can exploit this by manipulating certain client headers to redirect users to untrusted external sites, which may lead to exposure of session tokens. The vulnerability is fixed in version 3.17.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, partial attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to users being redirected to malicious sites, potentially exposing session tokens and enabling phishing or session hijacking attacks. However, the overall impact is rated low due to the limited scope and required user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending upgrade to 3.17.0.
CVE-2026-48895: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX
Description
Apache APISIX versions 3.0.0 through 3.16.0 contain an open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601) that allows attackers to manipulate client headers to redirect users to untrusted sites, potentially exposing session tokens. This issue is resolved in version 3.17.0. The vulnerability has a low severity rating with a CVSS score of 2.1.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.1low
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48895 is an open redirect vulnerability in Apache APISIX affecting versions 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Attackers can exploit this by manipulating certain client headers to redirect users to untrusted external sites, which may lead to exposure of session tokens. The vulnerability is fixed in version 3.17.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, partial attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to users being redirected to malicious sites, potentially exposing session tokens and enabling phishing or session hijacking attacks. However, the overall impact is rated low due to the limited scope and required user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending upgrade to 3.17.0.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-26T09:06:16.109Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a354cc5f198dc38c15875ca
Added to database: 6/19/2026, 2:05:57 PM
Last enriched: 6/19/2026, 2:21:05 PM
Last updated: 6/19/2026, 3:56:17 PM
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