[release/v1.2.8] cherry pick#5566

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Commits on Mar 22, 2025

Wasm: cache Wasm OCI image permission check results (#5358)
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load BackendTLSPolicy in standalone mode (#5431)

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fix: check for mirror backendRef in httproute index (#5497)

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fix: dont return an err when gatewayclass is not accepted (#5524)

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update release note
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update reatelimit
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fix gen
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Load EnvoyExtensionPolicy in standalone mode (#5460)

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add security update to release note
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Commits on Mar 23, 2025

fix: otel sink json access logging without text field (#5498)

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update release date
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update release date
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