CVE-2026-35051
Traefik authentication bypass
- Published30 Apr 2026
Description
Traefik is an HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. Prior to versions 2.11.43, 3.6.14, and 3.7.0-rc.2, there is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Traefik's ForwardAuth middleware when trustForwardHeader=false is configured and Traefik is deployed behind a trusted upstream proxy. This issue has been patched in versions 2.11.43, 3.6.14, and 3.7.0-rc.2.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:21772
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-35051
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2464235
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v2.11.43
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v3.6.14
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v3.7.0-rc.2
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-6384-m2mw-rf54
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-35051.json
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-35051 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-35051 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.31%.
How severe is CVE-2026-35051?
CVE-2026-35051 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-35051?
Affected products include Traefik.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35051?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Traefik 3.6.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.