CVE-2026-8927

env-set cross-proxy Digest auth state leak

Published Jul 3, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
When reusing a libcurl handle for sequential transfers driven by
environment-variable proxy configuration, libcurl fails to clear the proxy
authentication state between requests. Specifically, if the initial transfer
authenticates against `proxyA` using Digest auth, a subsequent transfer routed
through `proxyB` erroneously leaks the `Proxy-Authorization:` header intended
solely for `proxyA`.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6558-1 curl security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8487-1 curl vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8820-1 curl vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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CWE-306
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CWE-306
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First Time appeared Curl
Curl curl
Vendors & Products Curl
Curl curl
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Description When reusing a libcurl handle for sequential transfers driven by environment-variable proxy configuration, libcurl fails to clear the proxy authentication state between requests. Specifically, if the initial transfer authenticates against `proxyA` using Digest auth, a subsequent transfer routed through `proxyB` erroneously leaks the `Proxy-Authorization:` header intended solely for `proxyA`.
Title env-set cross-proxy Digest auth state leak
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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
curl
Published
Updated
Sep 15, 2026, 6:03 AM
Reserved
May 19, 2026, 8:12 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 3, 2026, 7:16 AM
Modified
Sep 15, 2026, 7:16 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 3, 2026, 6:16 AM