CVE-2026-67309
- Published1 Aug 2026
Description
Traefik versions >= v3.7.0 and <= v3.7.7 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the Kubernetes Ingress NGINX provider's RewriteTarget middleware (generated from the nginx.ingress.kubernetes.io/rewrite-target annotation). When an Ingress path uses a regex that captures attacker-controlled text without requiring a path separator (e.g., path /api(.*) with rewrite target /$1), a crafted request such as /api../admin matches the public router, is rewritten to a dot-segment traversal path (/../admin), and is forwarded without post-replacement normalization validation. A backend that normalizes dot segments resolves the path to a protected endpoint (e.g., /admin) reachable only through a separate router secured with BasicAuth, DigestAuth, or ForwardAuth, resulting in route-level authentication bypass. The issue is fixed in v3.7.8.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/commit/69259c3acc9d4bdc065cb2e3b83336f7de3e7038
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/commit/b93f02cd07b79490fb8c8f02e301a7a1ec553195
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-8rxv-jg7p-wvg3
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/traefik-path-traversal-via-rewritetarget-authentication-bypass
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-67309 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-67309 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.49%.
How severe is CVE-2026-67309?
CVE-2026-67309 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-67309?
Affected products include Traefik Traefik.
How do I fix CVE-2026-67309?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Traefik Traefik 3.7.8 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.