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Headroom WebSocket proxy can spend OpenAI keys for reachable browsers

Headroom WebSocket proxy origin/CSWSH issues can spend OpenAI API keys for any reachable browser. Patch and rotate keys.

Also tracked as CVE-2026-71416

First observed

Sep 11, 2026

Last observed

Sep 11, 2026

Last reviewed

Sep 20, 2026

Tracking ended

Sep 11, 2026

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Confirm exact fixed version against the live advisory.

  • Campaign tracks CVE-2026-71416 only.
  • Does not invent CVSS or fixed versions beyond cited sources.
  • HOL blog is operator guidance.

Timeline

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  1. Disclosure

    CVE-2026-71416 Headroom WebSocket OpenAI key spend disclosed.

  2. Update

    HOL Guard published operator coverage.

Publication clock: 235.1 hours from reviewed disclosure timestamp to HOL publication; 24-hour high target; historical backfill outside target.

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No campaign-specific policy guidance is published.

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Reviewed in full by HOL Guard Security Publishing.

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Record HGTC-2026-BF20F0E4.