CVE-2026-42296: Argo Workflows is an open source container-native workflow engine for orchestrating parallel jobs on Kubernete

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42296 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting argo workflows. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Argo Workflows is an open source container-native workflow engine for orchestrating parallel jobs on Kubernetes. Prior to versions 3.7.14 and 4.0.5, a user with create Workflow permission can bypass templateReferencing: Strict to get host network access, switch service accounts, override pod security context, add tolerations to schedule on control-plane nodes, or enable SA token mounting. This defeats the stated purpose of the feature. The practi

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-05-09
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: argoproj

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-09 04:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

argoproj argo workflows UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.7.14 · >= 4.0.0 and < 4.0.5

Fixed in: 3.7.14, 4.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy argo-workflows || rpm -q argo-workflows || argo-workflows --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.7.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade argo-workflows

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade argo-workflows

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison argo-workflows sudo apt install argo-workflows=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold argo-workflows

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list argo-workflows sudo dnf downgrade argo-workflows-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add argo-workflows

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-42296?

argo workflows: upgrade to 3.7.14, 4.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42296 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42296 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-42296 affect?

CVE-2026-42296 affects argo workflows. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Argo Workflows is an open source container-native workflow engine for orchestrating parallel jobs on Kubernetes. Prior to versions 3.7.14 and 4.0.5, a user with create Workflow permission can bypass templateReferencing: Strict to get host n

How urgent is CVE-2026-42296?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Kubernetes vulnerabilities

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