CVE-2026-49872
CWE-287Published: June 19, 2026· Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Official Description
Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache APISIX.
When the cas-auth plugin is used in a route, an attacker can possibly authenticate itself with credentials from a different source.
This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49872 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-49872 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts