VDB-366896 · CVE-2026-44979 · EUVD-2026-45339

hapi wreck prior 18.1.1 Header Proxy-Authorization redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in hapi wreck. This affects an unknown part of the component Header Handler. Such manipulation of the argument Proxy-Authorization leads to redirect. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-44979. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in hapi wreck. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Proxy-Authorization with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. Impacted is integrity.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-44979. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

Upgrading to version 18.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-45339). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

hapi

Name

wreck

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: wreck 18.1.1

Timelineinfo

05/28/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/18/2026 +51 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-44979 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-366896
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 05/28/2026 22:53
Updated: 07/18/2026 04:33
Changes: 05/28/2026 22:53 (52), 07/18/2026 04:33 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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