CVE-2026-71290
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Apache HttpComponents to bypass security measures.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability in Apache HttpComponents allows remote attackers to bypass security measures.
- Who is affected
- Deployments using HttpComponents are exposed to remote unauthenticated attacks.
- Urgency
- Medium priority; not currently exploited but enables bypass of existing security controls.
- Action
- Apply security updates from Apache HttpComponents as soon as they become available.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.19% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 9% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (2)
- medium[NEW] [medium] Apache HttpComponents: Vulnerability enables Bypass of Security Measurescert-bund · 2026-08-12
- criticalCVE-2026-71290: Improper TLS hostname verification vulnerability in Apache HttpComponents Client 5.4 or newer.…nvd · 2026-08-11
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