Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in Netty. A remote attacker could exploit this by sending a specially crafted HTTP request that includes control characters within the chunk-size line. This bypasses the intended strict validation, allowing the attacker to inject arbitrary HTTP requests. This vulnerability can lead to HTTP request smuggling, potentially resulting in information disclosure or other unauthorized actions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-93566
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2536954
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-93566?
CVE-2026-93566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in Netty. A remote attacker could exploit this by sending a specially crafted HTTP request that includes control characters within the chunk-size line. This bypasses the intended stri...
How severe is CVE-2026-93566?
CVE-2026-93566 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-93566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.