CVE-2026-18248: @fastify/aws-lambda vulnerable to Lambda event spoofing via client-controlled x-apigateway-event header
@fastify/aws-lambda version 6.4.0 decorates each Fastify request with request.awsLambda.event and request.awsLambda.context, values that applications are documented to use for authorization decisions such as reading API Gateway authorizer claims. In the default configuration, the getter that populates this decoration reads the client-controlled x-apigateway-event and x-apigateway-context HTTP headers before falling back to the trusted internal request token, and those reserved headers are not stripped from the incoming event. An unauthenticated attacker who can set a single HTTP header can therefore forge the entire Lambda proxy event, including the authorizer context, and override the genuine one. This results in a full authentication and authorization bypass and privilege escalation for any application that trusts request.awsLambda.event for identity or access control. Only version 6.4.0 is affected. Patches: upgrade to @fastify/aws-lambda 6.4.1, which resolves the decoration only through the internal per-invocation token and strips the reserved headers before the request is processed.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
@fastify/aws-lambdato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.4.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-18248?
CVE-2026-18248 has a critical severity rating of 9.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18248?
To fix CVE-2026-18248, update to a version of @fastify/aws-lambda that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2026-18248?
Applications using @fastify/aws-lambda version 6.4.0 for handling API Gateway events are affected by CVE-2026-18248.
What impact does CVE-2026-18248 have on applications?
CVE-2026-18248 could allow an attacker to spoof Lambda events, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of API Gateway authorizer claims.
In which software component is CVE-2026-18248 found?
CVE-2026-18248 is found in the npm package @fastify/aws-lambda.