CVE-2026-11525
Description
A flaw was found in undici. When undici processes Set-Cookie headers, it incorrectly interprets the SameSite attribute, accepting partial matches instead of exact ones. This allows a malicious server to downgrade a cookie's SameSite policy to a less secure setting, potentially leading to unintended information disclosure or a weakening of security protections for the user.
Statement
This Low impact flaw in undici, as used in various Red Hat products, arises from incorrect parsing of the SameSite cookie attribute. A malicious server could exploit this by sending a specially crafted Set-Cookie header, causing the SameSite policy to be downgraded to a less secure setting. This could lead to a minor weakening of security protections or unintended information disclosure in applications that process and rely on these cookie attributes.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
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 | 3.7 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | High |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | None |
| Integrity Impact | Low | N/A | Low |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Other
Technical Impact: Varies by Context
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