CVE-2025-15282: Header injection via newlines in data URL mediatype

Published Jan 20, 2026
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Updated

User-controlled data URLs parsed by urllib.request.DataHandler allow injecting headers through newlines in the data URL mediatype.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Python urllib.request.DataHandler

Event History

Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-15282?

CVE-2025-15282 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow header injection via user-controlled data URLs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-15282?

To fix CVE-2025-15282, ensure you sanitize user input that may be used in data URLs by stripping out any newline characters.

3

What kind of attack can CVE-2025-15282 facilitate?

CVE-2025-15282 can facilitate attacks that involve injecting malicious headers into HTTP requests through manipulated data URLs.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-15282?

CVE-2025-15282 affects the urllib library in Python, particularly its DataHandler functionality.

5

Is CVE-2025-15282 still exploitable in the latest versions?

As of now, the vulnerability CVE-2025-15282 may still be exploitable if proper input validation measures are not implemented in the affected software.

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