CVE-2026-49231
Apache APISIX: Identity spoofing issue in APISIX opa plugin
Description
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in opa plugin. An attacker could relay spoofed identity headers to upstream capitalising on non-default configuration in opa plugin. This could allow the attacker to assume higher privileges on the upstream service. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.5.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 1:14 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 19, 2026, 1:14 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
apache
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache APISIX to version 3.17.0.
- Verify plugin configuration for identity headers.
- Restrict access to upstream services.
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