CVE-2026-49230

Apache APISIX: Authentication bypass in jwe-decrypt

Published Jun 19, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 6.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value vulnerability in Apache APISIX.

The jwe-decrypt plugin under default configuration is vulnerable to authentication bypass. 
This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.8.0 through 3.16.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

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Description Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The jwe-decrypt plugin under default configuration is vulnerable to authentication bypass.  This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.8.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache APISIX: Authentication bypass in jwe-decrypt
Weaknesses CWE-354
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 22, 2026, 4:19 PM
Reserved
May 28, 2026, 6:01 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 19, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 11:10 PM