CVE-2026-43505
Description
A flaw was found in Prosody, specifically within the mod_proxy65 module when enabled. This vulnerability arises from mod_proxy65 mishandling access control during the activation process. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to relay unauthenticated traffic, potentially leading to unauthorized use of network resources or disruption of service.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
No authentication takes place in this process, bypassing an assumed protection of encryption.
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Application Data
The encrypted communication between a user and a trusted host may be subject to sniffing by any actor in the communication path.
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