Vulnerability Description
cpp-httplib is a C++ header-only HTTP/HTTPS library. In versions 0.33.0 through 0.50.0, the TLS-enabled WebSocket client frees the TLS session before closing the WebSocket that still uses it, producing a use-after-free. In WebSocketClient::shutdown_and_close the SSL object is freed and the pointer cleared, but the subsequent WebSocket close still sends a close frame through the SSL socket stream, which holds a raw copy of the now-dangling session pointer and reads from and writes to the freed memory. The same freed-then-used ordering is reachable through the client's destructor and its connect path, so ordinary teardown of a secure WebSocket connection triggers the defect. This issue is fixed in version 0.50.1.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/commit/2f986fd5e56e7c5f686d96517451636093
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/security/advisories/GHSA-w7p7-f35j-mw7q
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/security/advisories/GHSA-w7p7-f35j-mw7q
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-77358?
CVE-2026-77358 is a documented vulnerability. cpp-httplib is a C++ header-only HTTP/HTTPS library. In versions 0.33.0 through 0.50.0, the TLS-enabled WebSocket client frees the TLS session before closing the WebSocket that still uses it, producin...
How severe is CVE-2026-77358?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-77358. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-77358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.