Kyverno vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Kyverno · Cloud / Policy · 12 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Kyverno release lines — 12 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Kyverno's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Kyverno CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-22039 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-4789 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-46342 | high | 8.5 | 1% | 2025 |
| CVE-2026-41323 | high | 8.1 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-40868 | high | 8.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2022-47633 | high | 8.1 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2026-41485 | high | 7.7 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-41068 | high | 7.7 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-23881 | high | 7.7 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-47281 | high | 7.7 | 0% | 2025 |
| CVE-2023-47630 | high | 7.1 | 0% | 2023 |
| CVE-2025-29778 | medium | 5.8 | 0% | 2025 |
Is my Kyverno version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Kyverno vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Kyverno have?
IsItPatched tracks 12 CVEs for Kyverno. 2 are critical-severity and 9 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Kyverno have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of Kyverno's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe Kyverno vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2026-22039 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.9) ranks highest — a Improper privilege management weakness.
Is Kyverno safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Kyverno release (1.17.2) clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Kyverno security status · Kyverno end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Kyverno's advisories — see our disclaimer.