CVE-2026-31908 | Apache APISIX up to 3.15.0 Forward Auth Plugin injection
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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apache APISIX up to 3.15.0 . Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Forward Auth Plugin . Performing a manipulation results in injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-31908 . The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-357292 · CVE-2026-31908 · GCVE-0-2026-31908
APACHE APISIX UP TO 3.15.0 FORWARD AUTH PLUGIN INJECTION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
6.0 $0-$5k 3.16
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache APISIX up to 3.15.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Forward Auth Plugin. Executing a manipulation can lead to injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-31908. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache APISIX up to 3.15.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Forward Auth Plugin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-74. The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-31908. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/14/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1055.
Upgrading to version 3.16.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Vendor
Apache
Name
APISIX
Version
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3.15.0
License
open-source
Website
Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Injection
CWE: CWE-74 / CWE-707 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: APISIX 3.16.0
Timelineinfo
04/14/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: apache.org
Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-31908 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-31908
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357292
Entryinfo
Created: 04/14/2026 09:10
Changes: 04/14/2026 09:10 (52)
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Cache ID: 99:697:101
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