CVE-2026-78242
mediumpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.001 · 3 %ileUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
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.
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 1.9–5.7
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affected products (1)
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advisories (1)
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- BIT-apisix-2026-78242Apache APISIX: data-mask may fail to redact request headers in logger output2026-10-09vendor · osvUS
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.
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