@fastify/middie vulnerable to authorization bypass via encoded slash in path parameter values
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-14198 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | openjs |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-01 12:16:38 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-02 13:50:22 UTC |
| Description | @fastify/middie versions 9.1.0 through 9.3.2 decode the encoded slash %2F inside path parameter values before matching middleware paths, while Fastify's underlying router preserves the encoding during route lookup. The two layers disagree on the canonical request path, so the middleware fails to match a URL that the route handler does match. When middleware is used for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, or auditing on parameterized paths, an attacker can reach the protected handler by sending a single crafted URL with an encoded slash in the parameter position. The bypass is HTTP method agnostic and requires no authentication or special preconditions. Patches: upgrade to @fastify/middie 9.3.3. Workarounds: avoid parameterized middleware paths for security decisions, or enforce authentication at the route handler or via a Fastify hook that runs after the router has resolved the request. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.1 CRITICAL from ce714d77-add3-4f53-aff5-83d477b104bb
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS: 0.002990000 probability, percentile 0.216070000 (date 2026-07-04)
Problem Types: CWE-436 | CWE-436 CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ce714d77-add3-4f53-aff5-83d477b104bb | Secondary | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Fastify | Fastify/middie | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | @fastifymiddie | @fastify/middie | affected 9.1.0 9.3.3 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | @fastifymiddie | @fastify/middie | unaffected 9.3.3 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| cna.openjsf.org/security-advisories.html | ce714d77-add3-4f53-aff5-83d477b104bb | cna.openjsf.org | Vendor Advisory |
| github.com/fastify/middie/security/advisories/GHSA-2v46-jxjm-7q3v | ce714d77-add3-4f53-aff5-83d477b104bb | github.com | Mitigation, Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Jvr2022 (en)
CNA: mcollina (en)
CNA: UlisesGascon (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.