CVE-2026-44915
CVE-2026-44915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Apisix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v4: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38018
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Apache Apisix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The default configuration of cas-auth in Apache APISIX is vulnerable to phishing and credential theft. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44915?
- URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The default configuration of cas-auth in Apache APISIX is vulnerable to phishing and credential theft. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44915?
- CVE-2026-44915 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-44915 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-44915?
- CVE-2026-44915 affects Apache Apisix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-44915?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-44915 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-44915 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38018.
- When was CVE-2026-44915 published?
- CVE-2026-44915 was published on 2026-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-23.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2syk2kkzjnpzrdh98plbzj8os7wn521c
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/8
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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