CVE-2026-19931

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified

CVE-2026-19931 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in libcurl makes it wrongly reuse an HTTP connection setup for a given hostname using Negotiate authentication, when the initial request is done using empty credentials. This can make user B's request get sent over user A's previously authenticated connection.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw in libcurl makes it wrongly reuse an HTTP connection setup for a given hostname using Negotiate authentication, when the initial request is done using empty credentials. This can make user B's request get sent over user A's previously authenticated connection.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.16%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HaxxCurl>= 7.64.1, < 8.22.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-19931?
A flaw in libcurl makes it wrongly reuse an HTTP connection setup for a given hostname using Negotiate authentication, when the initial request is done using empty credentials. This can make user B's request get sent over user A's previously authenticated connection.
How severe is CVE-2026-19931?
CVE-2026-19931 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-19931?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST