Description
The AsyncHttpClient (AHC) library allows Java applications to easily execute HTTP requests and asynchronously process HTTP responses. Prior to 3.0.12 and 2.16.1, a proxied ws request is carried through CONNECT, but NettyRequestFactory.newNettyRequest and requestUri decide whether to attach proxy authentication and an absolute-form target only from whether the URI is secure. Because ws is not marked secure, the tunneled WebSocket upgrade sent to the origin includes the proxy's Proxy-Authorization value. Basic credentials are directly recoverable and Digest responses can be replayed or cracked offline. This issue is fixed in versions 3.0.12 and 2.16.1.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.9/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| AsyncHttpClient | async-http-client | >= 3.0.0, <3.0.12; >= 2.0.0, < 2.16.1 |
References
- https://github.com/AsyncHttpClient/async-http-client/commit/6e9cb75a9b7259353f983fc90ca28b1da3742e18
- https://github.com/AsyncHttpClient/async-http-client/commit/c4feab0f7f86d61505a48e40d383c8a375a22e18
- https://github.com/AsyncHttpClient/async-http-client/releases/tag/async-http-client-project-2.16.1
- https://github.com/AsyncHttpClient/async-http-client/releases/tag/async-http-client-project-3.0.12
- https://github.com/AsyncHttpClient/async-http-client/security/advisories/GHSA-3wp9-xfwm-rjjf
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 7, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 8, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis