CVE-2026-3783
Description
A flaw was found in curl. When an OAuth2 bearer token is used for an HTTP(S) transfer that redirects to a second URL, curl could unintentionally leak the token. This occurs if the second hostname has entries in the .netrc file, allowing the bearer token intended for the first host to be sent to the redirected host. This information disclosure could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
Mitigation
To prevent the leakage of OAuth2 bearer tokens, ensure that `.netrc` files are carefully managed. Avoid configuring `.netrc` entries for untrusted or unknown hostnames, particularly when `curl` is used with OAuth2 bearer tokens and is configured to follow redirects. Regularly review and restrict the scope of credentials stored in `.netrc` files to only explicitly trusted destinations.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.7 | N/A | 5.3 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | Low |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | None |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Files or Directories; Read Memory; Read Application Data
Sensitive data may be exposed to attackers.
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