CVE-2026-39999

Apache APISIX: JWT Algorithm Confusion allows authentication bypass

Published Jun 19, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache APISIX.

The attacker can completely bypass authentication capitalising on certain configurations of jwt-auth plugin.
This issue affects Apache APISIX: from v2.2 through v3.16.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version v3.17.0, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache apache Apisix
Vendors & Products Apache
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Description Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The attacker can completely bypass authentication capitalising on certain configurations of jwt-auth plugin. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from v2.2 through v3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version v3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache APISIX: JWT Algorithm Confusion allows authentication bypass
Weaknesses CWE-290
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 22, 2026, 4:17 PM
Reserved
Apr 8, 2026, 2:56 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 19, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 11:10 PM