CVE-2026-86415
Published Oct 20, 2026
Modified Oct 22, 2026
Description
libcurl's connection cache match function never considers the automatic client certificate option, so a cached, already authenticated Schannel connection can be handed to a transfer that got redirected to a different origin, even though the code explicitly switched off the auto client cert option for that transfer to prevent exactly this.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0042
Probability of exploitation
0.37%
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.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-86415? +
libcurl's connection cache match function never considers the automatic client
certificate option, so a cached, already authenticated Schannel connection can
be handed to a transfer that got redirected to a different origin, even though
the code explicitly switched off the auto client cert option for that transfer
to prevent exactly this.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-86415? +
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.
