CVE-2026-18924
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2026-18924 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in libcurl's handling of HTTP/2 Server Push streams, when the parent handle is set to share connections with other handles, can lead to use-after-free in the cleanup process.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw in libcurl's handling of HTTP/2 Server Push streams, when the parent handle is set to share connections with other handles, can lead to use-after-free in the cleanup process.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | >= 7.44.0, < 8.22.0 |
References
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-18924.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-18924.jsonVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3916059Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3916059Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-18924?
A flaw in libcurl's handling of HTTP/2 Server Push streams, when the parent
handle is set to share connections with other handles, can lead to
use-after-free in the cleanup process.
How severe is CVE-2026-18924?
CVE-2026-18924 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18924?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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