CVE-2026-44087

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.1

Exploit probability—

Product

Apache Apisix

PublishedJun 19, 2026

First seenJun 19, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-345CWE-345

How to fix

Update

apache apisix3.17.0 or later

Vendor advisories

lists.apache.org/thread/72ryrgdssk6s2x9d6xn14bxyyl878xfm

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
apache apisix	2.3 ≤ v < 3.17.0	3.17.0

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