JFrog Artifactory

What it is

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.

What to do

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.

Vendor notices and references

• docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/jfrog-security-advisories
• docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/artifactory-self-managed-releases
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42016

Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.