CVE-2026-42016
JFrog Artifactory Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
JFrog ArtifactoryApplications & CMS
CVSS
8.1HighExploit odds (EPSS)8.64%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
CISA required actionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. CISA KEV
What fixes it
- 7.133.11artifactoryCVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Timeline
Description
JFrog Artifactory contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that leads to a privilege escalation attack due to a validation check of the token signature/issuer and not the token’s scope.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- artifactoryaffected: all versions before 7.133.11CVE List
References 5
- docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/jfrog-security-advisoriesAdvisoryvia CVE List
- docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/artifactory-self-managed-releasesAdvisoryvia CVE List
- wiz.io/blog/artifactory-under-attack-in-the-wild-exploitation-of-cve-2026-42016-cve-2026-4201Advisoryvia CVE List
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42016Referencevia CISA KEV
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-42016Referencevia CVE List