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HTTP smuggling is a security vulnerability that exploits inconsistencies in how web servers and proxies parse HTTP requests, allowing an attacker to inject malicious payloads. On WindowsForum.com, recent discussions focus on CVE-2026-3632, a hostname bug in the libsoup library that can lead to HTTP smuggling and server-side request forgery (SSRF). This flaw involves malformed hostnames that inject special characters into HTTP headers. While the impact is considered low because SoupServer is not widely used in internet-facing infrastructure, the vulnerability raises architectural concerns for developers and IT professionals who rely on HTTP client libraries. The tag covers technical analysis, patching guidance, and risk assessment related to HTTP smuggling in Windows and cross-platform environments.
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    CVE-2026-3632 libsoup Hostname Bug: HTTP Smuggling and SSRF Risk

    CVE-2026-3632 is one of those vulnerabilities that looks deceptively small in a vendor advisory and yet raises immediate architectural questions for anyone who ships or depends on HTTP client libraries. The flaw in libsoup centers on malformed hostnames that can inject special characters into...
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