CVE-2026-44046
Apache APISIX: wolf-rbac plugin Identity Spoofing
Description
Use of Less Trusted Source vulnerability in Apache APISIX. Attacker can take advantage of wolf-rbac plugin under default configuration to potentially pollute logs with spoofed identity information and exploit IP based access control rules. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 1.2.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 23, 2026, 3:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0 or later.
- Review and harden wolf-rbac plugin configurations.
- Validate access control rules for IP-based restrictions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-44046.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/xkshmps51b24yw0qckl5h5ddyv0x6qf9 | Vendor Advisory Mailing List |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/6 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44046 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44046
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-44046 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.2 up to (excluding) 3.17.0 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/xkshmps51b24yw0qckl5h5ddyv0x6qf9 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/6 Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44046', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T16:17:53.049120Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jun. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/6 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache APISIX', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.2.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '3.16.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Use of Less Trusted Source vulnerability in Apache APISIX. Attacker can take advantage of wolf-rbac plugin under default configuration to potentially pollute logs with spoofed identity information and exploit IP based access control rules. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 1.2.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-348 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/xkshmps51b24yw0qckl5h5ddyv0x6qf9