CVE-2026-44087

Apache APISIX: Openid-connect plugin Identity Header Spoofing

Published Jun 19, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 5.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache APISIX.

The openid-connect plugin under default configuration has an attack surface that allows the attacker to spoof identity headers allowing the attacker to get unauthorized access the protected resources.
This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.3 through 3.16.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, 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 apisix
Vendors & Products Apache
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Description Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The openid-connect plugin under default configuration has an attack surface that allows the attacker to spoof identity headers allowing the attacker to get unauthorized access the protected resources. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.3 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache APISIX: Openid-connect plugin Identity Header Spoofing
Weaknesses CWE-345
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': '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'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 22, 2026, 4:19 PM
Reserved
May 5, 2026, 7:58 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 19, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 11:10 AM