Answer in brief
CVE-2026-14917 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Kong API Gateway Enterprise: SAML Authentication bypass. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Kong/Kong Enterprise Gateway (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
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The current feed maps Kong/Kong Enterprise Gateway (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Kong/Kong Enterprise Gatewaygeneric | >=3.15.0.0 <3.15.0.3 || >=3.14.0.0 <3.14.0.12 || >=3.13.0.0 <3.13.0.9 || >=3.12.0.0 <3.12.0.10 || >=3.10.0.0 <3.10.0.17 || >=3.4.0.0 <3.4.3.29 | 3.15.0.3, 3.14.0.12, 3.13.0.9, 3.12.0.10, 3.10.0.17, 3.4.3.29 |
Published upstream
Sep 16, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Sep 16, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Sep 16, 2026
A SAML authentication bypass vulnerability affects the Kong SAML plugin when the validate_assertion_signature option is explicitly set to false. This option is enabled by default. When disabled, the plugin may extract the SAML identity from an unsigned assertion and authenticate the user without verifying a valid cryptographic signature. As a result, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to submit a crafted SAML response and impersonate arbitrary users, including administrators
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