CVE-2026-78242

Insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in Apache APISIX. This vulnerability can cause the unmasked header value to be written to the log sink under a certain response structure. This issue affects Apache APISIX: 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/qxzsyw1pbgxg4sqkc4t2g8h4w2q0mvsn
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/2

Configurations

No configuration.

History

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-01 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-01 15:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-78242

Mitre link : CVE-2026-78242

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-78242

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-532

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

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