libcurl cookies

The libcurl cookies tag covers discussions about cookie handling in the libcurl library, particularly in the context of Windows systems. A key topic is CVE-2026-6276, a low-severity vulnerability where cookies can leak between hosts when an application reuses a libcurl easy handle after a custom Host header. This issue highlights how libcurl is embedded in many Windows tools, developer stacks, and enterprise software, making even minor flaws relevant for administrators. The tag focuses on the security implications of libcurl's cookie management and the importance of patching such vulnerabilities despite their low severity rating.