CVE-2026-80229
OpenSSL provider use-after-free
Description
When performing transfers via libcurl’s multi interface, pooled TLS connections can outlive their originating easy handles. In OpenSSL 3 provider configurations, libcurl attaches an allocated library context to the easy handle's state and passes it to OpenSSL without acquiring an ownership reference; destroying the easy handle prematurely frees this context while the active connection retains a dangling pointer, leading to a heap-use-after-free upon subsequent I/O or post-handshake operations.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 6, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update libcurl to the latest version.
- Update OpenSSL to version 3.0.12 or later.
- Ensure proper TLS connection handling.
- Review library context management.
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-2026-80229.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-80229.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-80229.json | Vendor Advisory |
| https://hackerone.com/reports/3969255 | Exploit Mitigation Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-80229 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-80229
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-416 Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/80xxx/CVE-2026-80229.json">CVE-2026-80229</a> -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:haxx:curl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.14.0 up to (excluding) 8.22.0 Added Reference Type curl: https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-80229.html Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type curl: https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-80229.json Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type curl: https://hackerone.com/reports/3969255 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-80229', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-08T15:43:30.858480Z'} -
New CVE Received by 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Sep. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description When performing transfers via libcurl’s multi interface, pooled TLS connections can outlive their originating easy handles. In OpenSSL 3 provider configurations, libcurl attaches an allocated library context to the easy handle's state and passes it to OpenSSL without acquiring an ownership reference; destroying the easy handle prematurely frees this context while the active connection retains a dangling pointer, leading to a heap-use-after-free upon subsequent I/O or post-handshake operations. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/80xxx/CVE-2026-80229.json">CVE-2026-80229</a> Added Reference https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-80229.html Added Reference https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-80229.json Added Reference https://hackerone.com/reports/3969255