Apache APISIX Auth Bypass via OPA Plugin ID Spoofing (v3.5.0-3.16.0)
CVE-2026-49231 Published on June 19, 2026
Apache APISIX: Identity spoofing issue in APISIX opa plugin
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in opa plugin.
An attacker could relay spoofed identity headers to upstream capitalising on non-default configuration in opa plugin.
This could allow the attacker to assume higher privileges on the upstream service.
This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.5.0 through 3.16.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
This attack-focused weakness is caused by improperly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-49231
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX:- Version 3.5.0, <= 3.16.0 is affected.