REDHAT-BUG-2510831: Medium severity aiohttp aiohttp vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.2, the HTTP parsers were vulnerable to a request smuggling attack relating to WebSocket upgrades. If using the server-side component, an attacker may be able to execute a request smuggling vulnerability using an edge case in the WebSocket upgrade procedure. A WebSocket upgrade request with a body could cause the parser to switch protocols before the complete request body was received, leaving trailing bytes to be handled as upgraded-protocol or pipelined data rather than normal HTTP body data. This issue is fixed in version 3.14.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
aiohttp aiohttp<3.14.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade aiohttp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.14.2

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are exposed to this issue?

Deployments using aiohttp's server-side component are exposed. The issue affects HTTP parsers prior to version 3.14.2.

2

What does an attacker need to send to exploit the flaw?

An attacker needs to send a WebSocket upgrade request that includes a body. The parser can switch protocols before receiving the complete body, causing trailing bytes to be processed incorrectly.

3

Are aiohttp client-only users affected?

The provided information identifies the server-side component as affected. It does not indicate exposure for client-only use.

4

What is the available remediation?

Upgrade aiohttp to version 3.14.2, which fixes the issue.

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