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[TLP:CLEAR] cURL fixes 4 vulnerabilities

cURL fixes 4 vulnerabilities with version 8.19.0 [1][2][3][4].

cURL - use-after-free (CVE-2026-3805)
CVSS 7.5 (High)

When sending SMB requests, an authenticated local attacker can access memory after it has been freed, and thereby carry out a DoS attack or potentially obtain sensitive information [1].

The vulnerability is present in product:

  • cURL; >=8.13.0, <8.19.0;

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

More information:

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed 11. 3. 2026.

cURL - authenticated connection reuse (CVE-2026-1965)
CVSS 6.5 (Medium)

When the HTTP Negotiate mechanism is used, an authenticated remote attacker can send HTTP(S) requests on behalf of another authenticated user [2].

The vulnerability is present in product:

  • cURL; >=7.10.6, <8.19.0;

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

More information:

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed 11. 3. 2026.

cURL - OAuth2 token leak (CVE-2026-3783)
CVSS 5.3 (Medium)

Under certain circumstances, when sending HTTP(S) requests containing a redirect, an unauthenticated remote attacker can obtain an OAuth2 Bearer token originally intended for the server performing the redirect. Exploiting the vulnerability requires the attacker to control the server to which the redirect points [3].

The vulnerability is present in product:

  • cURL; >=7.33.0, <8.19.0;

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

More information:

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed 11. 3. 2026.

cURL - authenticated proxy reuse (CVE-2026-3784)
CVSS 6.5 (Medium)

An authenticated remote attacker can use the HTTP proxy connections of another authenticated user [4].

The vulnerability is present in product:

  • cURL; >=8.13.0, <8.19.0;

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

More information:

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed 11. 3. 2026.


By CESNET, z.s.p.o. Martin Krajči on 17. 3. 2026.

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