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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1801 is a request-smuggling flaw in libsoup, a library used by some Linux software to handle HTTP. A remote unauthenticated attacker could send malformed chunked HTTP traffic that libsoup parses incorrectly. Business urgency is moderate: exposure depends on whether affected systems use libsoup in HTTP-facing request handling paths.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority infrastructure library issue. Prioritize asset discovery and vendor patch tracking, especially for internet-facing services using libsoup. No source provided confirms active exploitation, so this is not currently a crisis-level item based on available evidence.
Technical view
libsoup’s soup_filter_input_stream_read_line() accepts malformed chunk headers, including LF-only line endings instead of required CRLF. This non-RFC parsing can cause HTTP request smuggling, where multiple requests are interpreted from one network message. Red Hat lists affected libsoup/libsoup3 packages across RHEL 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Likely exposure
Most relevant exposure is HTTP services, proxies, or applications on affected Red Hat platforms that use libsoup/libsoup3 to parse inbound chunked requests. Systems with libsoup installed but not in a network-facing request path may have lower practical exposure.
Exploitation context
The CVSS data indicates network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. Impact is described as possible request smuggling with potential information disclosure or limited integrity impact.
Researcher notes
The key issue is parser differential behavior around malformed chunk delimiters, classified as CWE-444. Public data identifies affected Red Hat package families but does not provide complete fixed-version details in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming every application with libsoup installed is exploitable without confirming request-processing context.
Mitigation direction
- Check Red Hat and GNOME/libsoup advisories for fixed package availability and update guidance.
- Inventory RHEL 6 through 10 systems for installed libsoup or libsoup3 packages.
- Prioritize internet-facing or proxy-adjacent applications that parse inbound HTTP using libsoup.
- Apply vendor-provided updates when available through approved patch channels.
- If no fix is available, consider reducing exposure of affected HTTP-facing components.
Validation and detection
- Identify systems running affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions.
- Check whether libsoup or libsoup3 packages are installed.
- Map applications that depend on libsoup for HTTP server-side or proxy-like behavior.
- Review vendor advisories for exact fixed versions and package status.
- Monitor HTTP logs for malformed chunked requests, without attempting exploit reproduction.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1801CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBZ#2436315CVE reference · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/issues/481CVE reference
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CWE details
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Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')
Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.