CVE-2026-37236

github.com/grpc-ecosystem/grpc-gateway: grpc-gateway: Access control bypass via X-HTTP-Method-Override header

Published Aug 28, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
grpc-gateway v2.28.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The application processes the X-HTTP-Method-Override header in ServeMux.ServeHTTP without restricting allowed methods. When a POST request with Content-Type application/x-www-form-urlencoded includes this header, the request method is rewritten to an arbitrary attacker-supplied value before routing. This allows bypassing method-based access controls enforced by upstream proxies or WAFs.

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Title github.com/grpc-ecosystem/grpc-gateway: grpc-gateway: Access control bypass via X-HTTP-Method-Override header
Weaknesses CWE-444
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-639
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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First Time appeared Grpc-ecosystem
Grpc-ecosystem grpc-gateway
Vendors & Products Grpc-ecosystem
Grpc-ecosystem grpc-gateway
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Description grpc-gateway v2.28.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The application processes the X-HTTP-Method-Override header in ServeMux.ServeHTTP without restricting allowed methods. When a POST request with Content-Type application/x-www-form-urlencoded includes this header, the request method is rewritten to an arbitrary attacker-supplied value before routing. This allows bypassing method-based access controls enforced by upstream proxies or WAFs.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 2, 2026, 6:14 PM
Reserved
Apr 6, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 28, 2026, 4:17 PM
Modified
Sep 8, 2026, 7:42 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 28, 2026, 12:00 AM