USN-8525-1: curl vulnerabilities
Affected Software
1 affected component
curl curl
Event History
Jul 9, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·09:51 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:51 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-8525-1?
USN-8525-1 has a risk score of 56, indicating a moderate severity level.
2
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-8525-1?
USN-8525-1 addresses multiple curl vulnerabilities identified as CVE-2026-7168, CVE-2026-5773, and CVE-2026-5545.
3
How do I fix USN-8525-1?
To fix USN-8525-1, update curl to the latest version available for your system.
4
What impact do the vulnerabilities in USN-8525-1 have?
The vulnerabilities in USN-8525-1 can potentially allow for exploitation leading to unauthorized access or denial of service.
5
Is it safe to use curl after USN-8525-1?
Using curl without applying the updates from USN-8525-1 poses a security risk, so it is advised to update as soon as possible.