MEDIUM
CVE-2023-3782
CWE-400Published: July 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
DoS of the OkHttp client when using a BrotliInterceptor and surfing to a malicious web server, or when an attacker can perform MitM to inject a Brotli zip-bomb into an HTTP response
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3782 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
squareup1 product(s)
okhttp-brotli
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/square/okhttp/issues/7738Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/okhttp-client-brotli-dos/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/square/okhttp/issues/7738Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/okhttp-client-brotli-dos/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-3782
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-400
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 19, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-400)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3782 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.