Eclipse Vert.x WebClientSession Pre-4.5.29/5.1.4 Cookie Domain Validation Bypass
CVE-2026-15076 Published on July 14, 2026
In versions up to and including 4.5.29 (4.x branch) and 5.1.4 (5.x branch), the WebClientSession component of Eclipse Vert.x Web Client does not validate that the Domain attribute of a Set-Cookie response header matches the originating server's domain, in violation of RFC 6265 section 5.3. An attacker who controls any server that the victim application contacts can inject a cookie scoped to an arbitrary third-party domain; because the session store performs no cross-domain ownership check, it stores and later transmits that cookie to the targeted domain. When the victim application subsequently sends a request to the targeted domain using the same WebClientSession, it presents the attacker-injected cookie, causing the receiving service to process the request under the attacker's account. Sensitive data included in the victim application's requests, such as payment amounts, card details, or other API payloads, may then be accessible to the attacker through their own account on that service.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-15076 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Origin Validation Error
The software does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-15076
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Affected Versions
Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Vert.x:- Version 4.0.0, <= 4.5.29 is affected.
- Version 5.0.0, <= 5.1.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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