HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-55202
HIGH

CVE-2026-55202

CWE-290Published: June 17, 2026· Updated: Jun 23, 2026

8.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tinyproxy through 1.11.3, fixed in commit 09312a1, fails to properly validate the Host header during stathost detection, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the stats page by injecting a matching Host header or bypass detection via port manipulation. Remote attackers can trigger unauthorized access to internal proxy statistics or misroute requests as transparent proxy connections to circumvent access controls.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-55202 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (3)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-55202
CVSS Score8.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-290
CISA KEVNo
PublishedJun 17, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-290)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-55202 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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