CVE-2026-27589

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: February 24, 2026 Modified: February 25, 2026
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Description

Caddy is an extensible server platform that uses TLS by default. Prior to version 2.11.1, the local caddy admin API (default listen `127.0.0.1:2019`) exposes a state-changing `POST /load` endpoint that replaces the entire running configuration. When origin enforcement is not enabled (`enforce_origin` not configured), the admin endpoint accepts cross-origin requests (e.g., from attacker-controlled web content in a victim browser) and applies an attacker-supplied JSON config. This can change the admin listener settings and alter HTTP server behavior without user intent. Version 2.11.1 contains a fix for the issue.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/caddyserver/caddy/releases/tag/v2.11.1
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes
https://github.com/caddyserver/caddy/security/advisories/GHSA-879p-475x-rqh2
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/user-attachments/files/25079818/poc.zip
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit
https://github.com/user-attachments/files/25079820/PR_DESCRIPTION.md
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

caddyserver