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The tag 'content length parsing' covers HTTP request smuggling vulnerabilities that arise when servers handle conflicting Content-Length headers. A notable example is CVE-2026-23941 in Erlang Inets Httpd, where a first-wins parsing strategy allows attackers to desynchronize front-end and back-end HTTP processing, bypassing security controls. This tag is relevant for developers and IT professionals dealing with HTTP server security, parsing logic, and request validation in Windows or cross-platform environments.
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    CVE-2026-23941: HTTP Request Smuggling in Erlang Inets Httpd

    Microsoft’s security page has recorded a new HTTP request‑smuggling vulnerability, tracked as CVE‑2026‑23941, which stems from how the Erlang/OTP inets HTTP server (httpd) parses conflicting Content‑Length headers using a “first‑wins” strategy — a parsing mismatch that lets an attacker...
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