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CVE-2026-49949

5.3 · MEDIUM

CodexBar before 0.33.0 contains a credential forwarding vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to intercept sensitive credentials by issuing cross-origin or HTTP-downgrade redirects t…

Published Jun 11, 2026CWE-522EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2026-49949 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CodexBar before 0.33.0 contains a credential forwarding vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to intercept sensitive credentials by issuing cross-origin or HTTP-downgrade redirects to the shared ProviderHTTPClient transport. Attackers can redirect credentialed provider requests carrying browser cookies, bearer tokens, or API keys to an unintended host, port, or plaintext HTTP destination to capture those credentials.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49949?

CVE-2026-49949 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-49949?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-49949?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-49949?

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