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Full vulnerability report · 2026
CVE-2026-59898High confidence

Netty: WebSockets V07/V08 handshaker missing Connection/Upgrade validation

netty · netty

Official source article: GitHub GHSA-4MP9-239F-G9HG ↗. Check the applicable product and release in the original source.

6.3MediumCVSS 4.0
Recommended action
Patch only the product branches with a verified fix

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 4 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.

Fix availability varies by product
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityMediumOperational priority:Medium, unchanged from published severity.unchanged

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
  • EPSS is 0.44% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
  • Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs netty netty and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: As exposure requiresRemediation target: Within 365 days

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Cross-source reconciliation

Remediation availability differs by product scope

Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 4 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.

Distribution package intelligence

Release-specific package status

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5 package states
Package result overrides the generic status

BlackTree has verified remediation for at least one product or source, but the relevant distribution still reports no fixed package for 4 affected package states shown here. Treat those rows as affected with no fix until that distribution publishes a fixed version.

Repository candidate not checked

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Distribution releaseSource packageVendor stateFixed versionEvidence
Debian trixietrixie · sourcenettyAffected, no fix publishedDebian currently tracks this release as open.Not published in this feedDebian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 5 Oct 2026
Debian bookwormbookworm · sourcenettyAffected, no fix publishedDebian currently tracks this release as open.Not published in this feedDebian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 5 Oct 2026
Debian forkyforky · sourcenettyAffected, no fix publishedDebian currently tracks this release as open.Not published in this feedDebian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 5 Oct 2026
Debian sidsid · sourcenettyAffected, no fix publishedDebian currently tracks this release as open.Not published in this feedDebian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 5 Oct 2026
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSnoble · esm-appsnettyUnder evaluationCanonical reports that the package might be affected and still needs evaluation or fixing.Not published in this feedCanonical Ubuntu Security ↗Source updated 5 Oct 2026
Open-source package ranges4 source-attributed ranges

These OSV and GitHub advisory ranges apply only to the named package and ecosystem. A listed fixed version is not a universal product patch or proof that an update is installed.

Ecosystem and packageAffected rangeFirst fixed versionEvidence
Mavenio.netty:netty-codec-httpECOSYSTEM: introduced 4.2.0.Final; fixed 4.2.16.Final4.2.16.FinalOSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026
Mavenio.netty:netty-codec-httpECOSYSTEM: introduced 0; fixed 4.1.136.Final4.1.136.FinalOSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026
mavenio.netty:netty-codec-http>= 4.2.0.Final, <= 4.2.15.Final4.2.16.FinalGitHub advisory ↗upstream repository advisory · 22 Jul 2026
mavenio.netty:netty-codec-http< 4.1.136.Final4.1.136.FinalGitHub advisory ↗upstream repository advisory · 22 Jul 2026
Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

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1 current
sca-2026-0013 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 1 · finalSICK PSIRTVulnerabilities Affecting SICK CorivaEngine
1 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • SICK CorivaEngine <=2026.1.0
Summary
Netty is an asynchronous, event-driven network application framework. Prior to versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final, ab attacker can force WebSocket upgrade via the lax V07 (or V08) handshaker by sending `Sec-WebSocket-Version: 7` and omitting `Connection: Upgrade` / `Upgrade: websocket` headers, completing a protocol switch that a proxy would not recognize as an Upgrade request and enabling HTTP request smuggling / protocol-confusion attacks. This issue has been fixed in versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final.
Remediation
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2026.1.1.
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2026-50444

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionPatch only the product branches with a verified fix

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 4 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.

Fix availability varies by product
01

What, why and how

Netty is an asynchronous, event-driven network application framework. Prior to versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final, ab attacker can force WebSocket upgrade via the lax V07 (or V08) handshaker by sending `Sec-WebSocket-Version: 7` and omitting `Connection: Upgrade` / `Upgrade: websocket` headers, completing a protocol switch that a proxy would not recognize as an Upgrade request and enabling HTTP request smuggling / protocol-confusion attacks. This issue has been fixed in versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final.

What

Netty is an asynchronous, event-driven network application framework. Prior to versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final, ab attacker can force WebSocket upgrade via the lax V07 (or V08) handshaker by sending `Sec-WebSocket-Version: 7` and omitting `Connection: Upgrade` / `Upgrade: websocket` headers, completing a protocol switch that a proxy would not recognize as an Upgrade request and enabling HTTP request smuggling / protocol-confusion attacks. This issue has been fixed in versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final.

Why

The product acts as an intermediary HTTP agent (such as a proxy or firewall) in the data flow between two entities such as a client and server, but it does not interpret malformed HTTP requests or responses in ways that are consistent with how the messages will be processed by those entities that are at the ultimate destination.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

What

Netty is an asynchronous, event-driven network application framework. Prior to versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final, ab attacker can force WebSocket upgrade via the lax V07 (or V08) handshaker by sending `Sec-WebSocket-Version: 7` and omitting `Connection: Upgrade` / `Upgrade: websocket` headers, completing a protocol switch that a proxy would not recognize as an Upgrade request and enabling HTTP request smuggling / protocol-confusion attacks. This issue has been fixed in versions 4.1.136.Final and 4.2.16.Final.

Why

The product acts as an intermediary HTTP agent (such as a proxy or firewall) in the data flow between two entities such as a client and server, but it does not interpret malformed HTTP requests or responses in ways that are consistent with how the messages will be processed by those entities that are at the ultimate destination.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
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No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High: exploitation depends on specific conditions
Security boundary
Not a CVSS 4.0 base metric
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-444 ↗

CWE-444: Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling'). The product acts as an intermediary HTTP agent (such as a proxy or firewall) in the data flow between two entities such as a client and server, but it does not interpret malformed HTTP requests or responses in ways that are consistent with how the messages will be processed by those entities that are at the ultimate destination.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 4.0: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACHighAttack complexity: Successful exploitation depends on specific conditions outside the attacker's direct control.ATNoneAttack requirements: No additional deployment or execution condition is required.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.VCNoneVulnerable-system confidentiality: No direct loss is represented by this metric.VINoneVulnerable-system integrity: No direct loss is represented by this metric.VANoneVulnerable-system availability: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SCLowSubsequent-system confidentiality: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.SILowSubsequent-system integrity: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.SANoneSubsequent-system availability: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedCWE-444
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-2356Netty: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Netty ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsprüfungen zu umgehen, Anfragen oder Header zu manipulieren, Zertifikatsprüfungen zu unterlaufen sowie einen Denial of Service zu verursachen.

Official advisory ↗
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20260805Security Bulletin 5 Aug 2026

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 5 Aug 2026, published on 5 August 2026. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-1165Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits IBM

d?id=CVE-2026-59651 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59652 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59652 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59869 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59869 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59879 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59879 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59880 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59880 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59888 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59888 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59889 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59889 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59893 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59893 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59894 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59894 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59898 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59898 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59899 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59899 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59901 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59901 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59903 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59903 Référence CVE CVE-2026-59921 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59921 Référence CVE CVE-2026-60147 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60147 Référence CVE CVE-2026-6051 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-6051 Référence CVE CVE-2026-6052 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-6052 Référence CVE CVE-2026-6053 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-0991Multiples vulnérabilités dans VMware Tanzu Greenplum

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans VMware Tanzu Greenplum. Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer un problème de sécurité non spécifié par l'éditeur.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2026-027390NettyにおけるHTTP リクエストスマグリングに関する脆弱性

Nettyは非同期でイベント駆動型のネットワークアプリケーションフレームワークです。バージョン4.1.136.Finalおよび4.2.16.Finalより前のバージョンにおいては、攻撃者が緩いV07(またはV08)ハンドシェイカーを介してWebSocketのアップグレードを強制することができました。具体的には、`Sec-WebSocket-Version: 7`を送信し、`Connection: Upgrade`および`Upgrade: websocket`ヘッダーを省略することで、プロキシがアップグレード要求として認識しないプロトコル切り替えを完了させ、HTTPリクエストスマグリングやプロトコル混乱攻撃を可能にしていました。この問題はバージョン4.1.136.Finalおよび4.2.16.Finalで修正されています。

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Fix availability varies by product
Affected
SICK CorivaEngine <=2026.1.0
Fixed
SICK CorivaEngine 2026.1.1
Action
Use the product-specific evidence above. Patch only products with a verified fixed release, and keep every affected or under-investigation state without a matching fix in the remediation queue.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
Official vendor articles2 stored documents

Linked articles are downloaded and versioned as source evidence. A CVE mention or approved update relationship does not, by itself, verify a fix for every product branch.

  • Release netty-4.1.136.Final · netty/netty · GitHub →Original publisher ↗Searchable text snapshot · Captured 27 Sep 2026netty / netty Public Uh oh! There was an error while loading. Please reload this page . Notifications You must be signed in to change notification settings Fork 16.3k Star 35.1k Code Issues 627 Pull requests 103 Discussions Actions Projects Wiki Security and quality 117 Insights Additional navigation
  • Release netty-4.2.16.Final · netty/netty · GitHub →Original publisher ↗Searchable text snapshot · Captured 27 Sep 2026netty / netty Public Uh oh! There was an error while loading. Please reload this page . Notifications You must be signed in to change notification settings Fork 16.3k Star 35.1k Code Issues 627 Pull requests 103 Discussions Actions Projects Wiki Security and quality 117 Insights Additional navigation
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 29 Jul 2026 · Last source change 30 Jul 2026, 15:19 UTC · CWE-444 · Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-50444
Product sourceVendor CSAF · SICK PSIRT
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · SICK PSIRT
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD enriched

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    >=4.2.0.Final, < 4.2.16.Final; < 4.1.136.Final · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    After
    >=4.2.0.Final, < 4.2.16.Final; < 4.1.136.Final · Fixed: Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2026.1.1.
    SICK PSIRT ↗
  2. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Patch available
    SICK PSIRT ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
Free version - for non-commercial use only.CVE-2026-59898 · cve.blacktree.nl