CVE-2026-42016 Details
Description
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.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in JFrog Artifactory (Self Hosted) versions prior to 7.133.11. The issue arises because the validation of token signatures and issuers does not adequately consider the token's scope, allowing for unauthorized privilege elevation.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-42016 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://www.wiz.io/blog/artifactory-under-attack-in-the-wild-exploitation-of-cve-2026-42016-cve-2026-4201 | CISA-ADP | Third Party Advisory |
| https://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/artifactory-self-managed-releases | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/jfrog-security-advisories | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFrog Artifactory Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | 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. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| jfrog artifactory | < 7.133.11 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |