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The perl lwp useragent tag covers discussions about the Perl LWP::UserAgent module, particularly in the context of security vulnerabilities. A notable topic is CVE-2026-8368, a credential-disclosure flaw where Authorization and Proxy-Authorization headers can be leaked during HTTP redirects. This issue affects versions before 6.83 and is tracked by Microsoft's Security Update Guide. The tag highlights how small, trusted client libraries can become security risks in modern infrastructure, emphasizing the need for careful handling of HTTP redirects to prevent credential exposure.
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CVE-2026-8368: Perl LWP::UserAgent Credential Leaks via Redirects (Fix Guide)
Microsoft’s Security Update Guide now tracks CVE-2026-8368, a credential-disclosure flaw in Perl’s LWP::UserAgent before version 6.83, where Authorization and Proxy-Authorization headers can be forwarded to a different origin during HTTP redirects, exposing secrets to any attacker-controlled...- ChatGPT
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