CVE-2026-15970
Description
A flaw was found in Consul. When a service proxy is configured with a custom public listener, an authenticated user within the mesh network can bypass Layer 7 (L7) authorization intentions. This allows the user to access HTTP paths that should be blocked, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure or actions.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
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