CVE-2026-0865

cpython: wsgiref.headers.Headers allows header newline injection in Python

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · January 21, 2026

Updated · August 25, 2026

Description

Missing newline filtering has been discovered in Python. User-controlled header names and values containing newlines can allow injecting HTTP headers.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CWE-74 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')