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CVE-2026-72552

7.5 · HIGH

A server-side request forgery vulnerability in Dub as of 2026-07-10 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to make the server issue HTTP requests to arbitrary internal or external hosts via the me…

Published Aug 11, 2026CWE-918EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2026-72552 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A server-side request forgery vulnerability in Dub as of 2026-07-10 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to make the server issue HTTP requests to arbitrary internal or external hosts via the metatags edge endpoint. The endpoint fetches any caller-supplied URL without applying a denylist or requiring authentication. An attacker can use this to scan internal services or exfiltrate data from cloud metadata endpoints.

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-2026-72552?

CVE-2026-72552 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-72552?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-72552?

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.

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