CVE-2026-3634
libsoup: libsoup: HTTP header injection and response splitting via CRLF injection in Content-Type header
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 6, 2026
Updated · November 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libsoup. An attacker controlling the value used to set the Content-Type header can inject a Carriage Return Line Feed (CRLF) sequence due to improper input sanitization in the soup_message_headers_set_content_type() function. This vulnerability allows for the injection of arbitrary header-value pairs, potentially leading to HTTP header injection and response splitting attacks.
Statement
This MODERATE impact flaw in libsoup allows an attacker to perform HTTP header injection and response splitting. By controlling the Content-Type header value, an attacker can inject arbitrary header-value pairs due to improper input sanitization in the soup_message_headers_set_content_type() function.
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 · 3.9CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-93 · Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences