Black: aiohttp has vulnerable dependency that is vulnerable to request smuggling
Description
The llhttp library version 8.1.1 contains two request smuggling vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities affect the aiohttp package when it depends on this vulnerable llhttp version. The vulnerabilities are resolved by upgrading to llhttp version 9 or later, which is included starting from aiohttp version 3.8.6. The affected versions of the Black package are from 19.10b0_3 up to but not including 23.10.0. No detailed technical information or exploitation details have been disclosed yet.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
llhttp 8.1.1 has two undisclosed request smuggling vulnerabilities. aiohttp versions prior to 3.8.6 include this vulnerable llhttp version, making aiohttp indirectly vulnerable. Black versions from 19.10b0_3 to before 23.10.0 depend on these vulnerable aiohttp versions. The issue is fixed by upgrading llhttp to version 9 or later, which is included in aiohttp 3.8.6 and above.
Potential Impact
Potential for HTTP request smuggling attacks exists in affected versions due to the vulnerable llhttp dependency. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The impact could allow attackers to interfere with HTTP request processing, but specific impact details are not disclosed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade aiohttp to version 3.8.6 or later, which includes llhttp 9 or above, to remediate the vulnerability. Consequently, upgrade Black to version 23.10.0 or later to ensure the vulnerable dependency is replaced. Monitor official llhttp advisories for further details.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-black-GHSA-pjjw-qhg8-p2p9
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
Threat ID: 6acaadaf2cdf04f65651477f
Added to database: 10/10/2026, 21:27:11 UTC
Last enriched: 10/10/2026, 21:39:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 02:48:07 UTC
Views: 6
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