6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-54147
http4k: `DigestAuthProvider.verify` ignored configured algorithm and did not bind to request URI
Description

http4k is a functional toolkit for Kotlin HTTP applications. Prior to 4.51.0.0, 5.42.0.0, and 6.50.0.0, DigestAuthProvider.verify in http4k-security-digest ignores its configured algorithm parameter and verifies every Digest response with hardcoded MD5. Deployments configured for SHA-256 therefore receive weaker MD5-based verification, exposing Digest authentication to collision-related attack paths that depend on the hash function's collision resistance. This issue is fixed in versions 4.51.0.0, 5.42.0.0, and 6.50.0.0.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 18, 2026, 4:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 18, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update http4k to a patched version to fix weak Digest authentication verification.
  • Update http4k to version 4.51.0.0 or later.
  • Update http4k to version 5.42.0.0 or later.
  • Update http4k to version 6.50.0.0 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-2026-54147.

URL Resource
https://github.com/http4k/http4k/commit/65d23d99fc5afbe34f29d8f61d0a003fbebb381c
https://github.com/http4k/http4k/releases/tag/6.50.0.0
https://github.com/http4k/http4k/security/advisories/GHSA-vxxm-wwqh-mh47
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-54147 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Sep. 18, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-54147', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-18T17:27:37.221207Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 18, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description http4k is a functional toolkit for Kotlin HTTP applications. Prior to 4.51.0.0, 5.42.0.0, and 6.50.0.0, DigestAuthProvider.verify in http4k-security-digest ignores its configured algorithm parameter and verifies every Digest response with hardcoded MD5. Deployments configured for SHA-256 therefore receive weaker MD5-based verification, exposing Digest authentication to collision-related attack paths that depend on the hash function's collision resistance. This issue is fixed in versions 4.51.0.0, 5.42.0.0, and 6.50.0.0.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-327
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/54xxx/CVE-2026-54147.json">CVE-2026-54147</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/http4k/http4k/commit/65d23d99fc5afbe34f29d8f61d0a003fbebb381c
    Added Reference https://github.com/http4k/http4k/releases/tag/6.50.0.0
    Added Reference https://github.com/http4k/http4k/security/advisories/GHSA-vxxm-wwqh-mh47
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