Vulnerability Description
rclone before 1.74.4 fails to strip the X-Amz-Security-Token header when an S3 redirect changes scheme from HTTPS to HTTP on the same host. Attackers can intercept plaintext HTTP traffic to capture AWS STS session tokens sent in request headers.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-gx4c-2hqx-cw2r
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rclone-before-security-token-disclosure-via
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-79782?
CVE-2026-79782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.1 (LOW). rclone before 1.74.4 fails to strip the X-Amz-Security-Token header when an S3 redirect changes scheme from HTTPS to HTTP on the same host. Attackers can intercept plaintext HTTP traffic to capture AW...
How severe is CVE-2026-79782?
CVE-2026-79782 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79782?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.