5.7

CVE-2026-78242: apache software foundation apache apisix

CVSS: 5.7v4.0MediumDeferred
Published 01-10-2026Last modified 01-10-2026
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-78242 is a medium (CVSS 5.7) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache apisix. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
23/100
0100
Low · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
5.7/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailable
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 01-10-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 01-10-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in Apache APISIX. This vulnerability can cause the unmasked header value to be written to the log sink under a certain response structure. This issue affects Apache APISIX: 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

0.15%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

4%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

Change unavailable

Change unavailable

02-10-202618-10-2026
EPSS score
0.15%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Apache software foundation1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

2 links