CVE-2026-49872

Name: CVE-2026-49872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-19T14:16:23.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 23, 2026

CVE-2026-49872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache APISIX. When the cas-auth plugin is used in a route, an attacker can possibly authenticate itself with credentials from a different source. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache APISIX. When the cas-auth plugin is used in a route, an attacker can possibly authenticate itself with credentials from a different source. 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CVSS 4.0

5.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Apisix	>= 3.0.0, < 3.17.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/bzjpo60ygxo7kxdqf7vw3l5zw2lh6m5kVendor Advisory, Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/15Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-49872?

How severe is CVE-2026-49872?

CVE-2026-49872 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49872?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST