CVE-2026-82208

HIGH
Published Sep 6, 2026 Modified Sep 11, 2026 CWE-295

Description

With the wolfSSL backend, when CA caching is enabled and an `CURLOPT_SSL_CTX_FUNCTION` callback replaces the trust store, libcurl can silently reinstall the cached store after the callback returns. A certificate trusted by the cached store but rejected by the callback-selected store is then incorrectly accepted.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0043
Probability of exploitation
0.36%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

Vendor Product
haxx curl

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-82208? +
With the wolfSSL backend, when CA caching is enabled and an `CURLOPT_SSL_CTX_FUNCTION` callback replaces the trust store, libcurl can silently reinstall the cached store after the callback returns. A certificate trusted by the cached store but rejected by the callback-selected store is then incorrectly accepted. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-82208? +
CVE-2026-82208 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0043, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-82208? +
CVE-2026-82208 affects products from haxx, specifically: curl. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-82208? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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