CVE-2026-44087

EUVD-2026-38017
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
9.1 CRITICAL
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 11%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
apacheapisix
2.3 ≤
𝑥
< 3.17.0
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://lists.apache.org/thread/72ryrgdssk6s2x9d6xn14bxyyl878xfm
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/7