CVE-2026-41413 Details
Description
Istio is an open platform to connect, manage, and secure microservices. Prior to versions 1.28.6 and 1.29.2, when a RequestAuthentication resource is created with a jwksUri pointing to an internal service, istiod makes an unauthenticated HTTP GET request to that URL without filtering out localhost or link local ips. This can result in sensitive data being distributed to Envoy proxies via xDS configuration. This issue has been patched in versions 1.28.6 and 1.29.2.
A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in Istio versions prior to 1.28.6 and 1.29.2. When a RequestAuthentication resource is created with a jwksUri pointing to an internal service, istiod sends an unauthenticated HTTP GET request to that URL. This request is made without filtering out localhost or link-local IPs, potentially leading to sensitive data being sent to Envoy proxies via xDS configuration.
Users can upgrade to Istio versions 1.28.6 or 1.29.2, both of which contain the patch for this vulnerability. Additionally, users can deploy a ValidatingAdmissionPolicy to prevent the creation of RequestAuthentication resources with suspicious jwksUri values, such as localhost or link-local IP addresses.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/istio/istio/releases/tag/1.28.6 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/istio/istio/releases/tag/1.29.2 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/istio/istio/security/advisories/GHSA-fgw5-hp8f-xfhc | [email protected] | MitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-918 | Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| istio istio | < 1.28.6 >= 1.29.0, < 1.29.2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 8, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |