CVE-2026-92388
FTP wildcard write callback mixup
Description
When an FTP wildcard `LIST` operation fails, libcurl omits the restoration path meant for successful listings, leaving the write callback set to the internal listing parser and the write callback data pointing directly to the easy handle. Subsequent reuse of this handle triggers an immediate crash, and cloning it via `curl_easy_duphandle()` copies this corrupted state into the duplicate. If the original handle is subsequently freed, executing a transfer on the cloned handle causes a heap use-after-free read against the dangling handle reference; alternatively, reusing the original or cloned handle while changing only `CURLOPT_WRITEDATA` (and omitting `CURLOPT_WRITEFUNCTION`) results in type confusion, forcing the internal parser to interpret incoming server response bytes into memory at the application-supplied write data pointer.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 20, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 20, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Solution
- Update libcurl to the latest version.
- Apply any relevant security patches.
- Review FTP transfer logic for critical operations.
- Avoid handle reuse after failed LIST operations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-92388.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-92388.html | |
| https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-92388.json | |
| https://hackerone.com/reports/4022070 |
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New CVE Received by 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Oct. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description When an FTP wildcard `LIST` operation fails, libcurl omits the restoration path meant for successful listings, leaving the write callback set to the internal listing parser and the write callback data pointing directly to the easy handle. Subsequent reuse of this handle triggers an immediate crash, and cloning it via `curl_easy_duphandle()` copies this corrupted state into the duplicate. If the original handle is subsequently freed, executing a transfer on the cloned handle causes a heap use-after-free read against the dangling handle reference; alternatively, reusing the original or cloned handle while changing only `CURLOPT_WRITEDATA` (and omitting `CURLOPT_WRITEFUNCTION`) results in type confusion, forcing the internal parser to interpret incoming server response bytes into memory at the application-supplied write data pointer. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92388.json">CVE-2026-92388</a> Added Reference https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-92388.html Added Reference https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-92388.json Added Reference https://hackerone.com/reports/4022070