Vulnerability Description
httpd has never implemented obs-fold (RFC 2616 §2.2 / RFC 7230 §3.2.4 header continuation lines). Every CRLF followed by a non-CRLF octet unconditionally starts a new header. This missing feature became a security concern as the understanding of HTTP request smuggling attacks evolved. This issue affects OTP from OTP 17.0 before OTP 27.3.4.17, from OTP 28.0 before OTP 28.5.0.6, and from OTP 29.0 before OTP 29.0.6, corresponding to inets from 5.10 before 9.3.2.7, from 9.4 before 9.6.2.3, and from 9.7 before 9.7.2. Whether OTP before OTP 17.0, corresponding to inets before 5.10, is affected is unknown.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cna.erlef.org/cves/CVE-2026-66357.html
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/220d618d2479a7180b4a06d0c5aacfaa4af4a85b
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/273d8958de38ff2a7fe0c5dcc5b6bfe6f65717f3
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/e640d599287d2eba919e6f13b91f042d7dbe6ff4
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/security/advisories/GHSA-qh2f-33hj-37qf
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/EEF-CVE-2026-66357
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-66357?
CVE-2026-66357 is a documented vulnerability. httpd has never implemented obs-fold (RFC 2616 §2.2 / RFC 7230 §3.2.4 header continuation lines). Every CRLF followed by a non-CRLF octet unconditionally starts a new header. This missing feature beca...
How severe is CVE-2026-66357?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-66357. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-66357?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.