Description
A flaw was found in Netty's `netty-handler-ssl-ocsp` component. This vulnerability involves a time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition within the OCSP stapling validator. A remote attacker could exploit this timing window, allowing them to use a certificate that has been revoked for authentication purposes. This could lead to unauthorized access or bypass of security controls.
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Score: 7.4 High
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KEV: No
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Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-wc96-39fc-566f Netty: TOCTOU in OcspServerCertificateValidator
History

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0000

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Description A flaw was found in Netty's `netty-handler-ssl-ocsp` component. This vulnerability involves a time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition within the OCSP stapling validator. A remote attacker could exploit this timing window, allowing them to use a certificate that has been revoked for authentication purposes. This could lead to unauthorized access or bypass of security controls.
Title io.netty/netty-handler-ssl-ocsp: Netty: Time-of-check/time-of-use in netty-handler-ssl-ocsp
Weaknesses CWE-367
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cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

threat_severity

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Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-56822 - Bugzilla

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-367

    Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition