Vulnerability Description
CodexBar before 0.33.0 contains a credential forwarding vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to intercept sensitive credentials by issuing cross-origin or HTTP-downgrade redirects to the shared ProviderHTTPClient transport. Attackers can redirect credentialed provider requests carrying browser cookies, bearer tokens, or API keys to an unintended host, port, or plaintext HTTP destination to capture those credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/steipete/CodexBar/commit/08c171b6b487654a0eb188494fa24bd1c427
- https://github.com/steipete/CodexBar/pull/1237
- https://github.com/steipete/CodexBar/releases/tag/v0.33.0
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codexbar-credential-leakage-via-http-redire
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-49949?
CVE-2026-49949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). CodexBar before 0.33.0 contains a credential forwarding vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to intercept sensitive credentials by issuing cross-origin or HTTP-downgrade redirects to t...
How severe is CVE-2026-49949?
CVE-2026-49949 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.