CVE-2026-44431
It was discovered that the urllib3 Python HTTP library didn't sanitise some cross-origin redirects, which could result in information disclosure. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6363-1
CSIRTS triage
- What
- The library didn't sanitize some cross-origin redirects, leading to potential information disclosure.
- Who is affected
- Users of urllib3 are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is important to prevent potential information leaks.
- Action
- Update to the latest version of urllib3.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.53% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 41% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (2)
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-07-10
- unknownDSA-6363-1 python-urllib3 - security updatedebian · 2026-06-23
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