CVE-2026-42016
JFrog Artifactory Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
CVSS
8.1
High
EPSS
0.3%
p18
KEV
YES
Sep 11, 2026
Exploit Today
56
0-100
Published: Jul 27, 2026 · Last modified: Sep 12, 2026 · CWE-863
Product
JFrog / Artifactory
Vulnerability
JFrog Artifactory Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Sep 11, 2026
Remediate by
Sep 25, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
JFrog Artifactory contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that allows leads to privilege escalation attack due to a validation check of the token signature/issuer and not the token’s scope.
Required action
Apply 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.
Notes
https://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/jfrog-security-advisories ; https://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/artifactory-self-managed-releases ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42016
JFrog Artifactory (Self Hosted) versions before 7.133.11 are vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack due to a validation check of the token signature/issuer and not the token’s scope.
- docs.jfrog.comhttps://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/artifactory-self-managed-releases
- docs.jfrog.comhttps://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/jfrog-security-advisories
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-42016
- www.wiz.iohttps://www.wiz.io/blog/artifactory-under-attack-in-the-wild-exploitation-of-cve-2026-42016-cve-2026-4201