CVE-2026-49231

Apache APISIX: Identity spoofing issue in APISIX opa plugin

Published Jun 19, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 2.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in opa plugin.

An attacker could relay spoofed identity headers to upstream capitalising on non-default configuration in opa plugin.

This could allow the attacker to assume higher privileges on the upstream service.
This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.5.0 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': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
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Vendors & Products Apache
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Description Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in opa plugin. An attacker could relay spoofed identity headers to upstream capitalising on non-default configuration in opa plugin. This could allow the attacker to assume higher privileges on the upstream service. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.5.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache APISIX: Identity spoofing issue in APISIX opa plugin
Weaknesses CWE-290
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/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, 4:20 PM
Reserved
May 28, 2026, 6:52 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 19, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 11:10 AM