CVE-2026-44087: apache software foundation apache apisix
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-44087 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache apisix. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 19-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 22-06-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- apisix≥ 2.3, < 3.17.0
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache apisix≥ 2.3, ≤ 3.16.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/7Third Party Advisory