CVE-2026-82329: JFrog Artifactory improper authentication vulnerability

CVE-2026-82329 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2026-08-28

JFrog Artifactory is a repository manager used to store and distribute software artifacts and dependencies across organizations. A flaw in its default authentication mechanisms allows attackers on the network to gain administrative access without credentials, giving them full control over stored artifacts, builds, and deployment pipelines—potentially enabling malware distribution or supply chain compromise.

Technologies: JFrog Artifactory. Vendors: JFrog.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-82329 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2026-82329 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 2 September 2026. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2026-82329?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 28 August 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
JFrog Artifactory.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-82329?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-82329 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-82329?
Check whether you run JFrog Artifactory. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

JFrog Artifactory contains an improper authentication vulnerability in its default configuration that fails to enforce proper access controls. An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Artifactory instance can exploit this flaw to obtain administrative privileges without providing valid credentials. The vulnerability is reachable over the network and does not require prior authentication or user interaction. Successful exploitation grants an attacker full administrative control of the Artifactory system, allowing them to modify, delete, or exfiltrate artifacts. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited in the wild. Patches or configuration mitigations should be applied immediately to affected instances.

Affected products

  • JFrog Artifactory

Timeline

  • 2026-09-02: disclosed
  • 2026-09-02: exploited

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