CVE-2026-65616: Incorrect authorization validation in refresh token signature allows non-admin users to obtain a signed JFrog

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-65616?

artifactory: upgrade to 7.146.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-65616 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-65616 affect?

CVE-2026-65616 affects artifactory. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Incorrect authorization validation in refresh token signature allows non-admin users to obtain a signed JFrog administrator token.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-65616 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting artifactory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect authorization validation in refresh token signature allows non-admin users to obtain a signed JFrog administrator token.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-347
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): JFrog · Vendor: jfrog

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-27 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jfrog artifactory UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.146.27

Fixed in: 7.146.27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy artifactory || rpm -q artifactory || artifactory --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.146.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade artifactory

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade artifactory

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · ntpd-rs · FIXED · 1.7.2-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310

Fedora 46 · moby-engine · FIXED · 29.9.2-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-4856be87b3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-4856be87b3

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: alixiacf/rep-openai-artifactory (1 stars)
GitHub PoC: alixiacf/hpim-training-lab (1 stars)

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-65616?

artifactory: upgrade to 7.146.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-65616 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-65616 affect?

CVE-2026-65616 affects artifactory. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Incorrect authorization validation in refresh token signature allows non-admin users to obtain a signed JFrog administrator token.

How urgent is CVE-2026-65616?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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References

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