CVE-2026-18446
fast-uri vulnerable to host confusion via backslash authority introducer
Description
fast-uri before 4.1.2, 3.1.5, and 2.4.4 requires a literal double forward slash to recognize a URI authority, so a reference that uses a backslash based introducer in place of it (backslash backslash, forward slash backslash, or backslash forward slash) is parsed with no authority and folds into the path. Node's native WHATWG URL parser instead treats a backslash as interchangeable with a forward slash for special schemes, so the two parsers extract different hosts from the same input. Applications that use fast-uri to enforce host based policy such as allowlists, SSRF filtering, or redirect validation before passing the same URL into Node's URL or fetch consumers can be steered to an unintended host. Upgrade to fast-uri 4.1.2, 3.1.5, or 2.4.4.
INFO
Published Date :
July 31, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 31, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
ce714d77-add3-4f53-aff5-83d477b104bb
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18446
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | ce714d77-add3-4f53-aff5-83d477b104bb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Upgrade fast-uri to 4.1.2 or later.
- Upgrade fast-uri to 3.1.5 or later.
- Upgrade fast-uri to 2.4.4 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18446.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cna.openjsf.org/security-advisories.html | |
| https://github.com/fastify/fast-uri/security/advisories/GHSA-7p8r-x3mc-p8w7 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-18446', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-31T17:47:21.450996Z'} -
New CVE Received by ce714d77-add3-4f53-aff5-83d477b104bb
Jul. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'fast-uri', 'product': 'fast-uri', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.0.0', 'lessThan': '4.1.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '4.1.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.4.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.4.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/fast-uri', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description fast-uri before 4.1.2, 3.1.5, and 2.4.4 requires a literal double forward slash to recognize a URI authority, so a reference that uses a backslash based introducer in place of it (backslash backslash, forward slash backslash, or backslash forward slash) is parsed with no authority and folds into the path. Node's native WHATWG URL parser instead treats a backslash as interchangeable with a forward slash for special schemes, so the two parsers extract different hosts from the same input. Applications that use fast-uri to enforce host based policy such as allowlists, SSRF filtering, or redirect validation before passing the same URL into Node's URL or fetch consumers can be steered to an unintended host. Upgrade to fast-uri 4.1.2, 3.1.5, or 2.4.4. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-436 Added Reference https://cna.openjsf.org/security-advisories.html Added Reference https://github.com/fastify/fast-uri/security/advisories/GHSA-7p8r-x3mc-p8w7