CVE-2026-49230: Apache APISIX: Authentication bypass in jwe-decrypt

[Abhishek Choudhary <shreemaanabhishek () apache org>]

Severity: 

Affected versions:

- Apache APISIX 3.8.0 through 3.16.0

Description:

Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value vulnerability in Apache APISIX.

The jwe-decrypt plugin under default configuration is vulnerable to authentication bypass. 
This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.8.0 through 3.16.0.

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

Credit:

lokerxxx (reporter)

References:

https://apisix.apache.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-49230