CVE-2026-80230
Description
A flaw was found in libcurl, a client-side URL transfer library. When public key pinning is configured, but standard peer verification is explicitly disabled, libcurl incorrectly allows connections to proceed without enforcing the public key pinning. This bypass enables unauthenticated connections that should have been rejected, potentially compromising the integrity of the connection.
Statement
This Low impact flaw in curl arises when public key pinning is enabled alongside explicitly disabled SSL/TLS peer verification. In such an atypical and insecure configuration, libcurl fails to enforce the public key pinning, allowing unauthenticated connections to proceed without proper certificate validation. Red Hat products typically employ secure default configurations that enable full peer verification, thus reducing exposure to this issue.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, ensure that SSL/TLS peer verification is enabled by setting `CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER` and `CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST` to `1` (or not explicitly disabling them). This ensures that libcurl properly enforces public key pinning and validates server certificates.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 3.7 | N/A | 7.5 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | Low | N/A | None |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | None |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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