Apache APISIX: JWT Algorithm Confusion allows authentication bypass

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What is CVE-2026-39999?

CVE-2026-39999 is a vulnerability classified as Authentication Bypass by Spoofing, affecting Apache APISIX (affected versions: 2.2 – ≤ 3.16.0). This vulnerability is rated High, with a CVSS score of 7. Current sources do not report this vulnerability as exploited.

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Overview

Original source data

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache APISIX.

The attacker can completely bypass authentication capitalising on certain configurations of jwt-auth plugin. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from v2.2 through v3.16.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version v3.17.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected products and scope

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Technical details

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Exploitability

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Technical impact

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Business impact

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Remediation

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Detection

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