CVE-2026-114638: traefik Auth Bypass — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0022

Probability of exploitation

0.13%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
traefik	traefik	3.7.0 — 3.7.14

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-rv2h-qh7j-xrjw

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/traefik-3.7.0-before-3.7.14-client-ca-mix-up-via-auth-tls-secret-name-collision

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-114638? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-114638? +

CVE-2026-114638 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0022, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-114638? +

CVE-2026-114638 affects products from traefik, specifically: traefik. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-114638? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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