CVE-2026-75020: apisix — Fix

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. A caller who holds valid credentials for one entry in the LDAP directory can authenticate through APISIX as a consumer mapped to a different entry, one the plugin's configured scope was meant to keep out of reach. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.11.0 through 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0054

Probability of exploitation

0.44%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-90 CWE-90

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	apisix	2.11.0 — 3.18.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/d4007wk6dbl9mxy5h05zxwn8fsg13bxt

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-75020? +

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. A caller who holds valid credentials for one entry in the LDAP directory can authenticate through APISIX as a consumer mapped to a different entry, one the plugin's configured scope was meant to keep out of reach. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.11.0 through 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-75020? +

CVE-2026-75020 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0054, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-75020? +

CVE-2026-75020 affects products from apache, specifically: apisix. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-75020? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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