Netty: netty-handler-ssl-ocsp: io.netty/netty-handler-ssl-ocsp: netty: ocsp validation silently skipped when a response omits the optional nextupdate field (CVE-2026-93493) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-93493

Netty: netty-handler-ssl-ocsp: io.netty/netty-handler-ssl-ocsp: netty: ocsp validation silently skipped when a response omits the optional nextupdate field

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-93493 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Netty: netty-handler-ssl-ocsp: io.netty/netty-handler-ssl-ocsp: netty: ocsp validation silently skipped when a response omits the optional nextupdate field. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Affected software not mapped in the current feed; confirm the named product and version against your inventory.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 18, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026Source checked Sep 18, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 18, 2026Material review Sep 18, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: Not mapped
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

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

Affected software not mapped in the current feed; confirm the named product and version against your inventory.

Recommended response

Confirm exposure. Identify whether the named product or interface exists in your inventory, then review the linked upstream references for affected versions and vendor guidance.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 18, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 18, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 18, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A flaw was found in Netty's `netty-handler-ssl-ocsp` component. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing an Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) response that omits the optional `nextUpdate` field. This omission causes the OCSP validation to be silently skipped, leading to applications proceeding with an unvalidated certificate. This can result in a bypass of security controls where certificate validation is expected.

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