CVE-2026-42016: Incorrect authorization validation of user token in JFrog Artifactory allows Privilege Escalation

Published Jul 27, 2026
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Updated

JFrog Artifactory (Self Hosted) versions before 7.133.11 are vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack due to a validation check of the token signature/issuer and not the token’s scope.

Affected Software

2 affected components
JFrog Artifactory (Self Hosted)<7.133.11
JFrog Artifactory<7.133.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade JFrog Artifactory (Self Hosted) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.133.11

Event History

Jul 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-42016?

The severity of CVE-2026-42016 is rated high with a score of 8.8.

2

What vulnerability does CVE-2026-42016 address?

CVE-2026-42016 addresses incorrect authorization validation of user tokens in JFrog Artifactory allowing for privilege escalation.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-42016?

To fix CVE-2026-42016, upgrade JFrog Artifactory to version 7.133.11 or later.

4

What are the affected versions in CVE-2026-42016?

Affected versions for CVE-2026-42016 include all versions of JFrog Artifactory (Self Hosted) before 7.133.11.

5

What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2026-42016?

CVE-2026-42016 allows for privilege escalation attacks due to improper validation of token scope.

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