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CVE-2026-114638

8.7 · HIGH

Traefik v3.7.0 before v3.7.14 contains an improper authentication vulnerability in the Kubernetes Ingress NGINX provider that merges client CAs when auth-tls-secret names collide after dot-to-dash…

Published Oct 22, 2026traefikCWE-287EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-114638 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting traefik traefik. It was published on October 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Traefik v3.7.0 before v3.7.14 contains an improper authentication vulnerability in the Kubernetes Ingress NGINX provider that merges client CAs when auth-tls-secret names collide after dot-to-dash normalization. Attackers holding certificates from another host's CA can access a host requiring its own client CA, while that host's legitimate clients are refused.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from traefik. Update traefik to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
traefiktraefik>= 3.7.0, < 3.7.14Affected

References

GitHubgithub.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-rv2h-qh7j-xrjwRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/traefik-3.7.0-before-3.7.14-client-ca-mix-up-via-auth-tls-secret-name-collision

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-114638?

CVE-2026-114638 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting traefik traefik. It was published on October 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-114638?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-114638?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from traefik. Update traefik to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-114638?

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