CVE-2026-44046
CWE-348Published: June 19, 2026· Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44046 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-44046 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts