CVE-2026-6429

MEDIUM
Published May 13, 2026 Modified May 14, 2026

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0002
Probability of exploitation
0.06%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Affected Products

Vendor Product
haxx curl

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6429? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2026-6429? +
CVE-2026-6429 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0002, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-6429? +
CVE-2026-6429 affects products from haxx, specifically: curl. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-6429? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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