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CVE-2026-86409

stale SigV4 headers sent unintended

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Published

3 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-86409: Unintended SigV4 Header Leak in curl

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Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

CVE-2026-86409 is a vulnerability in curl where setting CURLOPT_AWS_SIGV4 to NULL fails to disable SigV4 authentication contrary to expectations and documentation. A subsequent transfer on the same handle still transmits an Authorization: AWS4-HMAC-SHA256 header to the next target URL, leaking state information.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability can cause sensitive authentication headers to be leaked to unexpected endpoints, leading to state information exposure. It introduces security risks for applications leveraging curl for network transfers.

What should be done?

  • Follow vendor advisories
  • Review the usage lifecycle of handle objects
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

CURLOPT_AWS_SIGV4 seçeneğinin NULL yapılması SigV4 kimlik doğrulamasını devre dışı bırakmamaktadır.

Aynı handle üzerindeki sonraki transferler Authorization başlığını sonraki URL adresine göndermeye devam etmektedir.

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Setting `CURLOPT_AWS_SIGV4` to NULL but does not disable SigV4 authentication, contrary to expectations and documentation. A subsequent transfer on the same handle still sends an `Authorization: AWS4-HMAC-SHA256` header to whatever URL isset next, leaking state information.

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-86409 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-86409 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-86409 weaknesses.

Official Sources and Advisories

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CVE-2026-86409 · stale SigV4 headers sent unintended