GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4: Duplicate Advisory Kyverno Is Vulnerable To Server-side Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4 is a MODERATE kyverno is vulnerable to server-side vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves kyverno is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (ssrf). Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/kyverno/kyverno fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/kyverno/kyverno to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/kyverno/kyverno

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4, inspect your project dependencies for Duplicate Advisory:

inspect dependencies for github.com/kyverno/kyverno

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-rggm-jjmc-3394. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description Kyverno, versions 1.16.0 and later, are vulnerable to SSRF due to unrestricted CEL HTTP functions.

GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/kyverno/kyverno
golang/github.com/kyverno/kyverno
Go
≥ 1.16.0
≤ 1.17.1

References

NVD — GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4789
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kyverno/kyverno/pull/15729
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kyverno/kyverno
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/655822 WEB
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/655822
Duplicate Advisory Security Information SECURITY
https://portswigger.net/web-security/ssrf
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/655822 WEB
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/655822

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4?
GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Kyverno is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/kyverno/kyverno.
What version fixes GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/kyverno/kyverno affected?
Yes, github.com/kyverno/kyverno is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4?
GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Go dependencies for GHSA-qqrv-2hch-83q4?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/kyverno/kyverno'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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  "published" : "2026-03-30T21:31:05Z",
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