CVE-2026-94266
password leak in CURLINFO_EFFECTIVE_URL
Description
libcurl could accidentally return a URL for `curl_easy_getinfo()`'s `CURLINFO_EFFECTIVE_URL` option containing credentials, even though neither the URL provided to libcurl nor the redirected URL did.
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.
- Review application handling of CURLINFO_EFFECTIVE_URL.
- Avoid embedding credentials directly in URLs.
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-2026-94266.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-94266.html | |
| https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-94266.json | |
| https://hackerone.com/reports/4041053 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-94266
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Oct. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description libcurl could accidentally return a URL for `curl_easy_getinfo()`'s `CURLINFO_EFFECTIVE_URL` option containing credentials, even though neither the URL provided to libcurl nor the redirected URL did. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94266.json">CVE-2026-94266</a> Added Reference https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-94266.html Added Reference https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2026-94266.json Added Reference https://hackerone.com/reports/4041053