Actively exploited · Published Jul 27, 2026 · Assigned by JFROG

CVE-2026-42016Incorrect authorization validation of user token in JFrog Artifactory allows Privilege Escalation

High 8.1 Exploited

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect authorization in artifactory from jfrog. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on September 11, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 8.6% (higher than 95% of all known vulnerabilities). 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.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)8.6%top 4.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildYesCISA KEV since Sep 11, 2026
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

CISA guidance

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.

Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 25, 2026.

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
jfrog artifactory 0 – before 7.133.11

Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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