CVE-2026-42016 Incorrect authorization validation of user token in JFrog Artifactory allows Privilege Escalation
HighCVSS 8.8
EPSS 8.6%
CISA KEV
added 2026-09-11 · due 2026-09-25
Exploited in the wild
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Exploited in the wild (confirmed)
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date added
- 2026-09-11
- Due date (FCEB)
- 2026-09-25
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| jfrog artifactory | < 7.133.11 | 7.133.11 |
References
- docs.jfrog.com vendor-advisory
- docs.jfrog.com release-notes vendor-advisory
- www.wiz.io third-party-advisory
- www.cisa.gov government-resource us-government-resource