Apache APISIX Flaw (CVE-2026-94250) Rated CVSS 8.2
A newly published high vulnerability in Apache APISIX carries a CVSS score of 8.2. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-94250 affects Apache APISIX.
- CVSS 8.2 (High).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
A high security flaw tracked as CVE-2026-94250 has been published in the National Vulnerability Database for Apache APISIX, with a CVSS base score of 8.2.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-94250
- Product
- Apache APISIX
- CVSS
- 8.2 High
- Weakness
- CWE-770
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: Allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in batch-requests plugin in Apache APISIX.
An unauthenticated caller can drive a gateway worker into OOM via a route where the batch-requests plugin is used and the batch endpoint is publicly exposed. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 1.3.0 through 3.18.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.19.0, which fixes the issue.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache APISIX | up to 3.18.0 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-94250
- Patch scores alone ignore context like network exposure and asset criticality.
- You must map vulnerabilities to specific business risks to prioritize correctly.
- Continuous exposure data replaces static scanning for accurate prioritization.
Prioritize vulnerabilities by actual exploitability and business impact, not by theoretical severity scores. Update your asset context and exposure data continuously to maintain accurate risk rankings.
Step-by-step guide: Risk Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Threat
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-94250?
CVE-2026-94250 is a CWE-770 vulnerability in Apache APISIX.
How severe is CVE-2026-94250?
It has a CVSS score of 8.2 High.
Is CVE-2026-94250 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
