CVE-2026-22776
cpp-httplib vulnerable to a denial of service (DOS) using a zip bomb
Description
cpp-httplib is a C++11 single-file header-only cross platform HTTP/HTTPS library. Prior to version 0.30.1, a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in cpp-httplib due to the unsafe handling of compressed HTTP request bodies (Content-Encoding: gzip, br, etc.). The library validates the payload_max_length against the compressed data size received from the network, but does not limit the size of the decompressed data stored in memory.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 12, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 12, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update cpp-httplib to version 0.30.1 or later.
- Ensure decompressed data size is limited in memory.
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-2026-22776.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/commit/2e2e47bab1ae6a853476eecbc4bf279dd1fef792 | |
| https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/security/advisories/GHSA-h934-98h4-j43q |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description cpp-httplib is a C++11 single-file header-only cross platform HTTP/HTTPS library. Prior to version 0.30.1, a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in cpp-httplib due to the unsafe handling of compressed HTTP request bodies (Content-Encoding: gzip, br, etc.). The library validates the payload_max_length against the compressed data size received from the network, but does not limit the size of the decompressed data stored in memory. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-409 Added Reference https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/commit/2e2e47bab1ae6a853476eecbc4bf279dd1fef792 Added Reference https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/security/advisories/GHSA-h934-98h4-j43q