CVE-2026-42016 (GCVE-0-2026-42016)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-27 19:20 – Updated: 2026-09-12 03:55
VLAI CISA Previdian
Title
Incorrect authorization validation of user token in JFrog Artifactory allows Privilege Escalation
Summary
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.
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
jfrog artifactory Affected: 0 , < 7.133.11 (custom)
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CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-42016

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-09-11 02:00 CEST

Exploited: Yes


Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-09-11
Asserted: 2026-09-11

Scope
Notes: JFrog Artifactory Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability | Affected: JFrog / Artifactory | 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. | 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. | Due date: 2026-09-25 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): 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

Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev


Details
Cwes CWE-863
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product Artifactory
Due Date 2026-09-25
Date Added 2026-09-11
Vendorproject JFrog
Vulnerabilityname JFrog Artifactory Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Unknown

References

Created: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST | Updated: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-42016

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-09-10 21:04 CEST

Exploited: Yes


Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-09-10
Asserted: 2026-09-10

Scope
Notes: Incorrect authorization validation of user token in JFrog Artifactory allows Privilege Escalation | Affected: Jfrog / artifactory | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.08643 | Used in malware: unknown | Listed 23 hours ahead of CISA KEV | Not yet in CISA KEV: False

Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: previdian


Details
Feed Previdian (previdian.com)
Title Incorrect authorization validation of user token in JFrog Artifactory allows Privilege Escalation
Cve Id CVE-2026-42016
Vendor Jfrog
Ghsa Id GHSA-58CV-8CFM-C8R8
Product artifactory
Added Date 2026-09-10T19:04:00.000Z
Cvss Score 8.1
Epss Score 0.08643
Previous Ids
Cvss Severity HIGH
Virtual Patch False
Cvss Estimated False
Epss Percentile 0.94954
Used In Malware unknown
Vulnerability Id CVE-2026-42016
Ahead Of Cisa Kev
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Not Yet In Cisa Kev False

References

Created: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST | Updated: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST
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