CVE-2026-1502: Vulnerability in Python Software Foundation CPython
CR/LF bytes were not rejected by HTTP client proxy tunnel headers or host.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in CPython involves improper validation of HTTP client proxy tunnel headers or host fields, specifically the failure to reject CR/LF bytes. This issue is categorized under CWE-93 (Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.7, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required. The vulnerability is published and affects the alpha versions 3.14.0a1 and 3.15.0a1 of CPython. No known exploits are reported, and no official remediation or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
The improper handling of CR/LF bytes in HTTP headers could allow an attacker with partial privileges and user interaction to manipulate HTTP headers, potentially leading to HTTP response splitting or related injection attacks. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges and user interaction, and no known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is provided, users should monitor official Python Software Foundation advisories for updates. Avoid using affected alpha versions in production environments until a fix is released.
CVE-2026-1502: Vulnerability in Python Software Foundation CPython
Description
CR/LF bytes were not rejected by HTTP client proxy tunnel headers or host.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.7medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in CPython involves improper validation of HTTP client proxy tunnel headers or host fields, specifically the failure to reject CR/LF bytes. This issue is categorized under CWE-93 (Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.7, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required. The vulnerability is published and affects the alpha versions 3.14.0a1 and 3.15.0a1 of CPython. No known exploits are reported, and no official remediation or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
The improper handling of CR/LF bytes in HTTP headers could allow an attacker with partial privileges and user interaction to manipulate HTTP headers, potentially leading to HTTP response splitting or related injection attacks. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges and user interaction, and no known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is provided, users should monitor official Python Software Foundation advisories for updates. Avoid using affected alpha versions in production environments until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- PSF
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-27T19:10:37.711Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d93c061cc7ad14dada4d46
Added to database: 04/10/2026, 18:05:58 UTC
Last enriched: 06/30/2026, 21:02:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 278
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