Curl: [Unknown description] (CVE-2026-82208)
Affects curlSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 Medium.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 16:58:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trustyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:22.04:LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:24.04:LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:26.04:LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
CVE-2026-82208 is a medium severity vulnerability in curl versions specifically identified in various Ubuntu package builds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a network attack vector with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. It impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability. No detailed description or technical details about the nature of the vulnerability are provided. There is no information about known exploits in the wild or vendor patches.
Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to compromise confidentiality of data handled by the affected curl versions. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Summary
CVE-2026-82208 affects specific Ubuntu package versions of curl, with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). The vulnerability allows an attacker to impact confidentiality remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction. The exact nature of the vulnerability is unknown due to lack of descriptive information. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.