Http4s: FollowRedirect middleware leaks credentials over https->http same-authority redirect (CVE-2026-69212) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-69212

Http4s: FollowRedirect middleware leaks credentials over https->http same-authority redirect

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-69212 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Http4s: FollowRedirect middleware leaks credentials over https->http same-authority redirect. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps http4s/http4s (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 15, 2026Updated Sep 15, 2026Source checked Sep 15, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 15, 2026Material review Sep 15, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps http4s/http4s (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
http4s/http4sgeneric	< 0.23.35 \|\| >= 1.0.0-M1, < 1.0.0-M47	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for http4s/http4s.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 15, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 15, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 15, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Http4s is a Scala interface for HTTP services. Prior to 0.23.35 and 1.0.0-M47, The FollowRedirect client middleware strips Authorization and Cookie headers only when a redirect changes authority, but authority comparison excludes the URI scheme. A same-authority redirect from HTTPS to HTTP therefore preserves credentials and transmits them over a plaintext connection. An attacker who can induce the downgrade and observe the network can capture those sensitive headers from applications using FollowRedirect. This issue is fixed in versions 0.23.35 and 1.0.0-M47.

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