CVE-2026-94276: Apache APISIX improper authentication in openid-connect plugin

CVE-2026-94276 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-01

Apache APISIX is an API gateway that manages access to web services. The openid-connect authentication plugin can be configured to verify tokens through an external authorization server. An attacker with a valid token from one issuer can bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to APIs restricted to a different issuer, potentially exposing sensitive data or services.

Technologies: Apache APISIX. Vendors: Apache.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-94276 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-94276 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-94276?
Informational severity, published 1 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache APISIX 3.12.0 through 3.18.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-94276?
Yes: fixed in 3.19.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-94276 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-94276?
Check whether you run Apache APISIX at an affected version. 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.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 3.19.0

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the openid-connect plugin's remote introspection logic when an authorization server serves multiple issuers. The plugin fails to properly validate that a token's issuer matches the expected issuer for a protected route, allowing tokens valid for one issuer to be accepted on routes restricted to another. This is an authentication bypass that requires an authenticated attacker with a valid token from an alternate issuer.

Affected products

  • Apache APISIX 3.12.0 through 3.18.0

Timeline

  • 2026-10-01: disclosed

References

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