5.3Medium
CVE-2026-44087Apache 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.
Weakness (CWE):
CWE-345
Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache APISIX | 2.3 – ≤ 3.16.0 | |
| apache | apisix | 2.3 – < 3.17.0 |
References and patches
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/72ryrgdssk6s2x9d6xn14bxyyl878xfm vendor-advisoryVendor AdvisoryMailing List
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/7 Third Party Advisory
CPE matches (NVD) (1)
cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 2.3 < 3.17.0