CVE-2026-42016
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.
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Sep 11, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Sep 25, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- First attack observed 44 days after disclosure
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.
Source: CISA KEV · Sep 11, 2026 Sep 10, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| jfrog | artifactory | < 7.133.11 |
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