Python CPython up to 3.14.x HTTP Client Proxy Tunnel crlf injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Python CPython up to 3.14.x. This affects an unknown function of the component HTTP Client Proxy Tunnel Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to crlf injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-1502. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Python CPython up to 3.14.x. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component HTTP Client Proxy Tunnel Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a crlf injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-93. The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

CR/LF bytes were not rejected by HTTP client proxy tunnel headers or host.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-1502 since 01/27/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 306058 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-1502), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.15.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 05ed7ce7ae9e17c23a04085b2539fe6d6d3cef69 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (306058), EUVD (EUVD-2026-21519) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1064). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Python

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Class: Crlf injection
CWE: CWE-93 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 306058
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-1502

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CPython 3.15.0
Patch: 05ed7ce7ae9e17c23a04085b2539fe6d6d3cef69

Timelineinfo

01/27/2026 CVE reserved
04/10/2026 +72 days Advisory disclosed
04/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/23/2026 +74 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 146211
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-1502 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-1502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356914
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1064 - CPython: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2026 20:38
Updated: 06/23/2026 19:17
Changes: 04/10/2026 20:38 (71), 04/10/2026 21:55 (1), 04/13/2026 16:13 (2), 04/13/2026 20:37 (7), 04/22/2026 02:15 (1), 04/24/2026 23:20 (1), 06/23/2026 19:17 (1)
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