CVE-2023-46219

curl: excessively long file name may lead to unknown HSTS status

Published Dec 12, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
When saving HSTS data to an excessively long file name, curl could end up
removing all contents, making subsequent requests using that file unaware of
the HSTS status they should otherwise use.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5587-1 curl security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6535-1 curl vulnerabilities
History
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description When saving HSTS data to an excessively long file name, curl could end up removing all contents, making subsequent requests using that file unaware of the HSTS status they should otherwise use. When saving HSTS data to an excessively long file name, curl could end up removing all contents, making subsequent requests using that file unaware of the HSTS status they should otherwise use.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
Oct 15, 2026, 12:04 AM
Reserved
Oct 19, 2023, 1:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 12, 2023, 2:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:30 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 6, 2023, 7:00 AM