CVE-2026-94276 (GCVE-0-2026-94276)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-01 11:02 – Updated: 2026-10-01 14:44
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache APISIX: Openid-connect introspection validation issue
Summary
Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache APISIX.
On a route using openid-connect plugin with remote introspection against an authorization server that serves multiple issuers, a token that introspects as active for one issuer may get accepted on a route restricted to another. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.12.0 through 3.18.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.19.0, which fixes the issue.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-01 14:44 UTC
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache APISIX |
Affected:
3.12.0 , ≤ 3.18.0
(semver)
|
guessed |
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