NeuVector supports login authentication through OpenID Connect. However, the TLS verification (which verifies the remote server's authenticity and integrity) for OpenID Connect is not enforced by default. As a result this may expose the system to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. Starting from version 5.4.0, NeuVector supports TLS verification for following connection types:
By default, TLS verification remains disabled, and its configuration is located under Settings > Configuration in the NeuVector UI.
In the patched version, the new NeuVector deployment enables TLS verification by default. For rolling upgrades, NeuVector does not automatically change this setting to prevent disruptions.
Note: When "TLS verification" is enabled, it affects all connections to:
Patched versions include release v5.4.8 and above.
To manually enable TLS verification:
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-12-12T19:22:04Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH",
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-295"
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