CVE-2026-15076

io.vertx/vertx-web: Eclipse Vert.x Web Client: Information disclosure via improper cookie domain validation

Published Jul 14, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In versions up to and including 4.5.29 (4.x branch) and 5.1.4 (5.x branch), the WebClientSession component of Eclipse Vert.x Web Client does not validate that the Domain attribute of a Set-Cookie response header matches the originating server's domain, in violation of RFC 6265 section 5.3.
An attacker who controls any server that the victim application contacts can inject a cookie scoped to an arbitrary third-party domain; because the session store performs no cross-domain ownership check, it stores and later transmits that cookie to the targeted domain.




When the victim application subsequently sends a request to the targeted domain using the same WebClientSession, it presents the attacker-injected cookie, causing the receiving service to process the request under the attacker's account. Sensitive data included in the victim application's requests, such as payment amounts, card details, or other API payloads, may then be accessible to the attacker through their own account on that service.

Remediation

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Title io.vertx/vertx-web: Eclipse Vert.x Web Client: Information disclosure via improper cookie domain validation
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

threat_severity

Important

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Title Cookie Injection via Domain Validation Failure in Eclipse Vert.x Web Client
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Title Cookie Injection via Domain Validation Failure in Eclipse Vert.x Web Client
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Title Domain-Validation Failure in Eclipse Vert.x Web Client Allows Cookie Injection and Account Impersonation
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Title Domain-Validation Failure in Eclipse Vert.x Web Client Allows Cookie Injection and Account Impersonation
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Eclipse
Eclipse vert.x
Vendors & Products Eclipse
Eclipse vert.x
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Description In versions up to and including 4.5.29 (4.x branch) and 5.1.4 (5.x branch), the WebClientSession component of Eclipse Vert.x Web Client does not validate that the Domain attribute of a Set-Cookie response header matches the originating server's domain, in violation of RFC 6265 section 5.3. An attacker who controls any server that the victim application contacts can inject a cookie scoped to an arbitrary third-party domain; because the session store performs no cross-domain ownership check, it stores and later transmits that cookie to the targeted domain. When the victim application subsequently sends a request to the targeted domain using the same WebClientSession, it presents the attacker-injected cookie, causing the receiving service to process the request under the attacker's account. Sensitive data included in the victim application's requests, such as payment amounts, card details, or other API payloads, may then be accessible to the attacker through their own account on that service.
Weaknesses CWE-346
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
eclipse
Published
Updated
Jul 14, 2026, 12:20 PM
Reserved
Jul 8, 2026, 3:26 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 14, 2026, 9:16 AM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 14, 2026, 8:09 AM