CVE-2026-6429

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: May 13, 2026 Modified: May 14, 2026
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Description

When asked to both use a `.netrc` file for credentials and to follow HTTP redirects, libcurl could leak the password used for the first host to the followed-to host under certain circumstances.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-6429.html
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-6429.json
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Product
https://hackerone.com/reports/3677759
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
29th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

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