CVE-2026-5936 — HIGH (8.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

An attacker can control a server-side HTTP request by supplying a crafted URL, causing the server to initiate requests to arbitrary destinations. This behavior may be exploited to probe internal network services, access otherwise unreachable endpoints (e.g., cloud metadata services), or bypass network access controls, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure and further compromise of the internal environment.

CVSS Score

8.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-5936?

CVE-2026-5936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). An attacker can control a server-side HTTP request by supplying a crafted URL, causing the server to initiate requests to arbitrary destinations. This behavior may be exploited to probe internal netwo...

How severe is CVE-2026-5936?

CVE-2026-5936 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5936?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.