CVE-2026-14198 PUBLISHED

@fastify/middie vulnerable to authorization bypass via encoded slash in path parameter values

Assigner: openjs
Reserved: 30.06.2026 Published: 01.07.2026 Updated: 01.07.2026

@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.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS Score: 9.1

Product Status

Vendor @fastify/middie
Product @fastify/middie
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 9.1.0 to 9.3.3 (excl.)
  • Version 9.3.3 is unaffected

Credits

  • Jvr2022 reporter
  • mcollina remediation developer
  • UlisesGascon remediation reviewer

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict CWE