CVE-2026-49230: CWE-354 Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value in Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX
Apache APISIX versions 3.8.0 through 3.16.0 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the jwe-decrypt plugin due to improper validation of integrity check values. This issue is identified as CWE-354 and allows bypassing authentication under default plugin configuration. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, indicating medium severity. Users are advised to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which addresses this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-49230 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Apache APISIX affecting versions from 3.8.0 through 3.16.0. The root cause is improper validation of the integrity check value in the jwe-decrypt plugin when used with default settings. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-354. The vendor has fixed the issue in Apache APISIX version 3.17.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls in Apache APISIX, potentially granting unauthorized access to protected resources or services. The medium CVSS score reflects that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity but partial privileges or conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other official remediation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending the upgrade.
CVE-2026-49230: CWE-354 Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value in Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX
Description
Apache APISIX versions 3.8.0 through 3.16.0 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the jwe-decrypt plugin due to improper validation of integrity check values. This issue is identified as CWE-354 and allows bypassing authentication under default plugin configuration. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, indicating medium severity. Users are advised to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which addresses this vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49230 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Apache APISIX affecting versions from 3.8.0 through 3.16.0. The root cause is improper validation of the integrity check value in the jwe-decrypt plugin when used with default settings. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-354. The vendor has fixed the issue in Apache APISIX version 3.17.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls in Apache APISIX, potentially granting unauthorized access to protected resources or services. The medium CVSS score reflects that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity but partial privileges or conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other official remediation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending the upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T06:01:53.913Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a354cc5f198dc38c15875cf
Added to database: 6/19/2026, 2:05:57 PM
Last enriched: 6/19/2026, 2:20:57 PM
Last updated: 6/19/2026, 3:37:49 PM
Views: 2
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