CVE-2026-65100: Apache Traffic Server: HPACK encoder desynchronizes from the decoder after a failed header encode

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

Apache Traffic Server updates the HTTP/2 HPACK dynamic table before confirming the header block encoded successfully, so an encode failure leaves the encoder out of sync with the peer decoder and corrupts subsequent header blocks on the connection.

This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.3.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fix the issue.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.9, >=9.0.0<=9.2.14, >=10.0.0<=10.1.3
Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.9
Apache Traffic Server>=9.0.0<9.2.15
Apache Traffic Server>=10.0.0<10.1.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Traffic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2.15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Traffic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.4

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-65100?

The severity of CVE-2026-65100 is classified as medium with a score of 4.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-65100?

To fix CVE-2026-65100, update your Apache Traffic Server to the latest version where the issue has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-65100?

CVE-2026-65100 affects Apache Traffic Server versions starting from 8.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-65100?

CVE-2026-65100 can cause header blocks on a connection to become corrupted due to the encoder being out of sync with the decoder.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-65100?

No, CVE-2026-65100 does not require user interaction to be exploited.

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