CVE-2026-41413

Name: CVE-2026-41413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-07T06:16:04.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-41413 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Istio	Istio	< 1.28.6
Istio	Istio	>= 1.29.0, < 1.29.2

References

https://github.com/istio/istio/releases/tag/1.28.6Release Notes
https://github.com/istio/istio/releases/tag/1.29.2Release Notes
https://github.com/istio/istio/security/advisories/GHSA-fgw5-hp8f-xfhcMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41413?

How severe is CVE-2026-41413?

CVE-2026-41413 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41413?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST