Microsoft · netrc credential leak with reused proxy connection
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 7.81.0-1ubuntu1.24 : update Microsoft when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.81.0-1ubuntu1.24, 8.5.0-2ubuntu10.9, 8.14.1-2ubuntu1.3 +1
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 May 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 wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 25.10curlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTScurlpkg:deb/ubuntu/curl?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
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