Libsoup: libsoup: information disclosure via cleartext transmission of cookies during https tunnel establishment
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-5119 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | redhat |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-03-30 07:15:58 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-01 17:45:57 UTC |
| Description | A flaw was found in libsoup. When establishing HTTPS tunnels through a configured HTTP proxy, sensitive session cookies are transmitted in cleartext within the initial HTTP CONNECT request. A network-positioned attacker or a malicious HTTP proxy can intercept these cookies, leading to potential session hijacking or user impersonation. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.2 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS: 0.000200000 probability, percentile 0.051970000 (date 2026-04-01)
Problem Types: CWE-319 | CWE-319 Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 8.2 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 5.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 5.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Gnome | Libsoup | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 10.0 | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | Not specified | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Not specified | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Not specified | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | Not specified | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Not specified | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/issues/502 | [email protected] | gitlab.gnome.org | Exploit, Issue Tracking |
| access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-5119 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | Vendor Advisory, Mitigation |
| bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi | [email protected] | bugzilla.redhat.com | Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Red Hat would like to thank Kona Arctic for reporting this issue. (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-03-30T05:15:27.541Z | Reported to Red Hat. |
| CNA | 2026-03-30T05:30:32.610Z | Made public. |
Workarounds
CNA: To mitigate this issue, ensure that all HTTP proxies used for HTTPS tunnels are trusted and operate within a secure network. Avoid configuring applications to use untrusted HTTP proxies. If feasible, configure applications to bypass proxies for sensitive connections or utilize a secure proxy solution that encrypts the entire communication channel. A service restart or application reload may be required for changes to take effect.