Argo Workflows: ArtifactGC.PodSpecPatch bypasses Strict/Secure template reference allow-list (Incomplete fix for CVE-...

Date Aug 13, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v4
CVE CVE-2026-54526
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-54526

Summary

Argo Workflows: ArtifactGC.PodSpecPatch bypasses Strict/Secure template reference allow-list (Incomplete fix for CVE-2026-31892)

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v4. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 29% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v4 is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.9. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 29%.

Sources

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