CVE-2026-66339

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.5 EPSS 0.23%
Updated Aug 24, 2026
Gnome
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-201
Vendor Gnome
Public PoC No

A flaw was found in libsoup. After a CONNECT tunnel is established through an HTTP proxy, libsoup incorrectly attaches the Proxy-Authorization header to subsequent HTTPS requests sent through that tunnel to the destination server. This allows the destination server to capture proxy credentials, leading to information disclosure.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 6

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Gnome Libsoup
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libsoup:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Redhat Enterprise_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Redhat Enterprise_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Redhat Enterprise_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Redhat Enterprise_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Redhat Enterprise_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*