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CVE-2026-8925

Haxx Curl double free

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.08%
  1. Published3 Jul 2026

Description

The curl logic that works with SASL authentication could end up cleaning up the GSASL context *twice* without clearing the pointer in between, making it `free()` the same pointer twice.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Haxx Curl≥ 8.15.0 < 8.21.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Haxx Curl≥ 8.21.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-8925 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-8925 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.08%.

How severe is CVE-2026-8925?

CVE-2026-8925 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-8925?

Affected products include Haxx Curl.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8925?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Haxx Curl 8.21.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.