Apache APISIX 3.16
Apache APISIX 3.16
The Apache APISIX 3.16 reached end of service life on Jun 16, 2026 — Apache APISIX no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your Apache APISIX 3.16 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- apache-apisix
- release
- 3.16
- product Label
- Apache APISIX
- release Label
- 3.16
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 3.16.0
- release Date
- 2026-04-08
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/apache-apisix
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Jun 16, 2026
- Last OEM Support
- Jun 16, 2026
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Apache APISIX 3.16 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Apache APISIX 3.16?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Apache APISIX 3.16 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
Apache APISIX 3.16 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apache APISIX 3.16 still supported?
Apache APISIX ended support for the Apache APISIX 3.16 on Jun 16, 2026 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the Apache APISIX 3.16 end of service life (EOSL) date?
Apache APISIX lists the end of service life for the Apache APISIX 3.16 as Jun 16, 2026.
Can I keep using the Apache APISIX 3.16 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Apache APISIX stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Apache APISIX 3.16 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.
Known Vulnerabilities Affecting Apache APISIX 3.16
13 published CVEs affect the Apache APISIX 3.16, including 1 rated critical or high severity. Apache APISIX no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-39999 | HIGH | 7.0 | Jun 19, 2026 | Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The attacker can completely bypass authentication capitalising on certain configurations of jwt-auth plugin. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from v2.2 through v3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version v3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-49230 | MEDIUM | 6.3 | Jun 19, 2026 | Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The jwe-decrypt plugin under default configuration is vulnerable to authentication bypass. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.8.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-47341 | MEDIUM | 6.3 | Jun 19, 2026 | Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay vulnerability in Apache APISIX. Attacker can benefit from certain configurations in hmac-auth to re-use a token forever, bypassing expiry. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.11.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-39998 | MEDIUM | 5.8 | Jun 19, 2026 | Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The attacker can take advantage of certain configuration in forward-auth plugin to spoof identity headers. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.12.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-63041 | MEDIUM | 5.3 | Aug 26, 2026 | Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision vulnerability in Apache APISIX. This vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privilege or perform an authorization bypass by sending certain values that the attach-consumer-label plugin does not sanitise correctly. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.11.0 through 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-49872 | MEDIUM | 5.3 | Jun 19, 2026 | Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache APISIX. When the cas-auth plugin is used in a route, an attacker can possibly authenticate itself with credentials from a different source. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-47339 | MEDIUM | 5.3 | Jun 19, 2026 | Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache APISIX. An attacker can capitalise on authz-casdoor plugin under default configuration to authenticate themselves with credentials from a different source. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.14.1 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-44087 | MEDIUM | 5.3 | Jun 19, 2026 | Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The openid-connect plugin under default configuration has an attack surface that allows the attacker to spoof identity headers allowing the attacker to get unauthorized access the protected resources. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.3 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-49231 | LOW | 2.3 | Jun 19, 2026 | Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in opa plugin. An attacker could relay spoofed identity headers to upstream capitalising on non-default configuration in opa plugin. This could allow the attacker to assume higher privileges on the upstream service. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.5.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-44046 | LOW | 2.3 | Jun 19, 2026 | Use of Less Trusted Source vulnerability in Apache APISIX. Attacker can take advantage of wolf-rbac plugin under default configuration to potentially pollute logs with spoofed identity information and exploit IP based access control rules. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 1.2.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-49871 | LOW | 2.1 | Jun 19, 2026 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the cas-auth plugin under default configurations. This defect allows a remote attacker that manages to send a victim to a webpage controlled by them can cause the victim's browser to become authenticated as a different identity. Actions the victim takes upstream are then attributed to attackers identity. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-48895 | LOW | 2.1 | Jun 19, 2026 | URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The attacker could manipulate some client headers to perform an open-redirect, to potentially expose the session token. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |
| CVE-2026-44915 | LOW | 2.1 | Jun 19, 2026 | URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. The default configuration of cas-auth in Apache APISIX is vulnerable to phishing and credential theft. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.0.0 through 3.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.17.0, which fixes the issue. |