SB2026021346 - HTTP request smuggling in libsoup



SB2026021346 - HTTP request smuggling in libsoup

Published: February 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021346
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-1801)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests in the soup_filter_input_stream_read_line(). A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.

Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.