CVE-2026-49230: Apache APISIX: Authentication bypass in jwe-decrypt

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-06-19 · updated 2026-10-25
Weakness: CWE-354

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.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX: from 3.8.0 before 3.17.0 — fixed in 3.17.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX 3.17.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0blgkpvz38ghh5rrh6wtl476919xj1b
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/12

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