5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-44087
Apache APISIX: Openid-connect plugin Identity Header Spoofing
Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

June 19, 2026, 1:11 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 19, 2026, 1:11 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

apache
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44087 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apache apisix
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09
Solution
Upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0 to address identity header spoofing.
  • Upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0 or later.
  • Verify the openid-connect plugin configuration.
  • Ensure identity headers are properly validated.

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