Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0 Configuration less trusted source

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation results in less trusted source. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-44046. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a less trusted source vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-348. The product has two different sources of the same data or information, but it uses the source that has less support for verification, is less trusted, or is less resistant to attack. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Use of Less Trusted Source vulnerability in Apache APISIX. Attacker can take advantage of wolf-rbac plugin under default configuration to potentially pollute logs with spoofed identity information and exploit IP based access control rules. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 1.2.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-44046 since 05/05/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/19/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-38014). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Less trusted source
CWE: CWE-348
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/05/2026 CVE reserved
06/19/2026 +45 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-2026-44046 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44046
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372360
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2026 16:27
Updated: 06/19/2026 21:19
Changes: 06/19/2026 16:27 (65), 06/19/2026 21:19 (1)
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