Skip to main content

CVE-2026-73553: CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict in envoyproxy envoy

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-73553cvecve-2026-73553cwe-436
Published: 09/21/2026 (09/21/2026, 20:18:47 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: envoyproxy
Product: envoy

Description

Envoy is an open source edge and service proxy designed for cloud-native applications. Prior to 1.36.10, 1.37.6, 1.38.4, and 1.39.1, When ignore_path_parameters_in_path_matching is enabled, Envoy's router strips the semicolon suffix before matching but the RBAC url_path matcher evaluates the raw path. A downstream request such as /admin;x can therefore miss a DENY rule for /admin while the router still selects the protected /admin backend. The inconsistent canonicalization allows an unauthenticated client to bypass path-based authorization. The relevant scope boundary is that the route option and a path-based RBAC rule must both be present, and the protected route must match after stripping. This issue is fixed in versions 1.36.10, 1.37.6, 1.38.4, and 1.39.1.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected software

envoyproxy

envoy

Affected versions
<1.36.10>=1.37.0 <1.37.6>=1.38.0 <1.38.4>=1.39.0 <1.39.1

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
GitHub_M
Date Reserved
2026-08-12T20:53:46.380Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab1944855bf5e2cf56d7c27

Added to database: 09/21/2026, 20:32:08 UTC

Last updated: 09/21/2026, 20:32:08 UTC

Views: 1

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses