A flaw was found in curl. When curl is configured to use distinct proxies for different URL schemes, a redirect from a URL using an authenticated proxy to one using an unauthenticated proxy can inadvertently expose the initial proxy's credentials. This improper credential management (CWE-522) may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access or information by intercepting these disclosed credentials.
History

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First Time appeared Curl
Curl curl
Vendors & Products Curl
Curl curl

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Description A flaw was found in curl. When curl is configured to use distinct proxies for different URL schemes, a redirect from a URL using an authenticated proxy to one using an unauthenticated proxy can inadvertently expose the initial proxy's credentials. This improper credential management (CWE-522) may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access or information by intercepting these disclosed credentials.
Title curl: curl: Proxy credential disclosure via redirects to unauthenticated proxies
Weaknesses CWE-201
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

threat_severity

Moderate


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cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-6253 - Bugzilla

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Updated: 2026-05-01T01:30:05Z