Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0 Configuration authorization

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6.0$0-$5k3.25

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Configuration Handler. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-47339. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache APISIX up to 3.16.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-47339 since 05/19/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. 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).

Upgrading to version 3.17.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-38015). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: APISIX 3.17.0

Timelineinfo

05/19/2026 CVE reserved
06/19/2026 +31 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-2026-47339 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-47339
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372361
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2026 16:29
Updated: 06/19/2026 17:38
Changes: 06/19/2026 16:29 (66), 06/19/2026 17:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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