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CVE-2026-84303: gRPC-Go: xDS RBAC HTTP Filter bypass via mixed-case Header Matching and gRFC A41 validation evasion

September 8, 2026

A vulnerability in the xDS RBAC HTTP filter implementation in grpc-go allows remote attackers to bypass authorization policies (specifically DENY rules) by using mixed-case or canonical-case header matchers (e.g., X-Role instead of x-role). Additionally, the safety guards introduced by gRFC A41 to block grpc- prefixed headers can be evaded via variations in casing (e.g., Grpc-Status).

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-qc2q-p7wx-3px3
  • github.com/grpc/grpc-go/commit/db9482836c298f234c896cf82ab68cafc78237f8
  • github.com/grpc/grpc-go/commit/ebba6f3f1b206e2b4dc4d1d5a96d18430302c2fe
  • github.com/grpc/grpc-go/pull/9332
  • github.com/grpc/grpc-go/pull/9335
  • github.com/grpc/grpc-go/releases/tag/v1.83.1
  • github.com/grpc/grpc-go/security/advisories/GHSA-qc2q-p7wx-3px3
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-84303

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Affected versions

All versions before 1.83.1

Fixed versions

  • 1.83.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.83.1 or above.

Impact 6.5 MEDIUM

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Source file

go/google.golang.org/grpc/CVE-2026-84303.yml

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