Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0 redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in redirect. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-48895. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The attacker could manipulate some client headers to perform an open-redirect, to potentially expose the session token. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-48895 since 05/26/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/19/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1204.001 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.17.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-38023). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: APISIX 3.17.0

Timelineinfo

05/26/2026 CVE reserved
06/19/2026 +24 days Advisory disclosed
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-48895 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48895
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372357
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2026 16:21
Updated: 06/19/2026 17:38
Changes: 06/19/2026 16:21 (67), 06/19/2026 17:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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