Vulnerability Description
Importing a `includeSubDomains` parent HSTS entry before a longer-lived child entry, silently drops the child. Consequently, when the parent expires, the child's valid HSTS policy is lost, causing curl to issue unencrypted HTTP requests rather than upgrading to HTTPS.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-87862.html
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-87862.json
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3972357
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3972357
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-87862?
CVE-2026-87862 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Importing a `includeSubDomains` parent HSTS entry before a longer-lived child entry, silently drops the child. Consequently, when the parent expires, the child's valid HSTS policy is lost, causing cur...
How severe is CVE-2026-87862?
CVE-2026-87862 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-87862?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.