CVE-2026-44046: Apache APISIX: wolf-rbac plugin Identity Spoofing

Published Jun 19, 2026
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Updated

Use of Less Trusted Source vulnerability in Apache APISIX.

Attacker can take advantage of wolf-rbac plugin under default configuration to potentially pollute logs with spoofed identity information and exploit IP based access control rules. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 1.2.0 through 3.16.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache Apache APISIX>=1.2.0<=3.16.0
Apache APISIX>=1.2<3.17.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache APISIX (wolf-rbac plugin) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.17.0

Event History

Jun 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44046?

CVE-2026-44046 has a severity rating of low, with a CVSS score of 4.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44046?

To mitigate CVE-2026-44046, ensure that the wolf-rbac plugin is configured securely and validate identity information appropriately.

3

What does CVE-2026-44046 affect?

CVE-2026-44046 affects Apache APISIX versions from 1.2.0 through 3.16.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44046?

CVE-2026-44046 is classified as a use of less trusted source vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-44046?

An attacker can potentially spoof identity information and exploit IP-based access control rules due to CVE-2026-44046.

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