CVE-2026-65601
Traefik before 3.7.7 Namespace Confusion via HTTPRoute ExtensionRef
Description
Traefik versions 3.7.0 through 3.7.6 contain a namespace confusion vulnerability in the Kubernetes Gateway API provider. When resolving HTTPRoute.spec.rules[].backendRefs[].filters[].extensionRef, Traefik used the backend Service namespace instead of the HTTPRoute namespace. A low-privileged route author holding a ReferenceGrant for a cross-namespace Service could therefore bind a Traefik Middleware from the backend namespace without a separate grant for that middleware, potentially injecting trusted reverse-proxy identity headers into downstream requests. The issue is fixed in version 3.7.7.
INFO
Published Date :
July 22, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 22, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Traefik to version 3.7.7 or later.
- Verify Kubernetes Gateway API configurations.
- Review ReferenceGrant permissions.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'traefik', 'product': 'traefik', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.7.0', 'lessThan': '3.7.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.7.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:golang/Traefik', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Traefik versions 3.7.0 through 3.7.6 contain a namespace confusion vulnerability in the Kubernetes Gateway API provider. When resolving HTTPRoute.spec.rules[].backendRefs[].filters[].extensionRef, Traefik used the backend Service namespace instead of the HTTPRoute namespace. A low-privileged route author holding a ReferenceGrant for a cross-namespace Service could therefore bind a Traefik Middleware from the backend namespace without a separate grant for that middleware, potentially injecting trusted reverse-proxy identity headers into downstream requests. The issue is fixed in version 3.7.7. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/traefik/traefik/commit/26c96a3935cafb473f4a5bae1886560d9aa4e4f0 Added Reference https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-qq9q-x9w4-chhj Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/traefik-before-namespace-confusion-via-httproute-extensionref