CVE-2026-49230

EUVD-2026-38019
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.
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: 13%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
apacheapisix
3.8.0 ≤
𝑥
< 3.17.0
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0blgkpvz38ghh5rrh6wtl476919xj1b
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/12