CVE-2026-41323 Details
Description
Kyverno is a policy engine designed for cloud native platform engineering teams. Prior to versions 1.18.0-rc1, 1.17.2-rc1, and 1.16.4, Kyverno's apiCall feature in ClusterPolicy automatically attaches the admission controller's ServiceAccount token to outgoing HTTP requests. The service URL has no validation — it can point anywhere, including attacker-controlled servers. Since the admission controller SA has permissions to patch webhook configurations, a stolen token leads to full cluster compromise. Versions 1.18.0-rc1, 1.17.2-rc1, and 1.16.4 patch the issue.
A vulnerability exists in Kyverno's apiCall feature within ClusterPolicy, prior to versions 1.18.0-rc1, 1.17.2-rc1, and 1.16.4. The issue arises because the feature automatically includes the admission controller's ServiceAccount token in outgoing HTTP requests to unvalidated URLs, which can be controlled by attackers. This token, when leaked, can be used to fully compromise a Kubernetes cluster by patching webhook configurations. The vulnerability is present in all Kyverno versions that support the apiCall service.
Users can update to Kyverno versions 1.18.0-rc1, 1.17.2-rc1, or 1.16.4 to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | [email protected] |
| CWE-918 | Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| kyverno kyverno | < 1.16.4 >= 1.17.0, < 1.17.2 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |