CVE-2026-48743: Envoy: HTTP/3 to HTTP/1 request smuggling via headers-only request with nonzero Content-Length
Envoy is an open source edge and service proxy designed for cloud-native applications. Prior to 1.35.11, 1.36.7, 1.37.3, and 1.38.1, Envoy can translate a downstream HTTP/3 request that is complete at the transport layer (HEADERS with FIN / headers-only close) but still carries a nonzero Content-Length into a complete upstream HTTP/1 request with unresolved body debt. In an HTTP/1 upstream deployment where the origin replies before reading the declared body and keeps the connection reusable, the beginning of the next Envoy-generated upstream request can be consumed as the first request's body. The remaining bytes are then parsed by the origin as a new HTTP/1 request. This was reproduced as a route-bypass/desync: direct /pwn was denied by Envoy, but the second downstream H3 stream received the response for backend-parsed GET /pwn HTTP/1.1. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.35.11, 1.36.7, 1.37.3, and 1.38.1.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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envoyto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.35.11 - Upgrade
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envoyto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.36.7 - Upgrade
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envoyto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.37.3 - Upgrade
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envoyto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.38.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48743?
CVE-2026-48743 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 7.5.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48743?
To fix CVE-2026-48743, upgrade Envoy to version 1.35.11, 1.36.7, 1.37.3, or 1.38.1 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2026-48743?
CVE-2026-48743 allows for HTTP/3 to HTTP/1 request smuggling via headers-only requests with a nonzero Content-Length.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-48743?
CVE-2026-48743 affects the Envoy open source edge and service proxy prior to certain versions.
When was CVE-2026-48743 published?
CVE-2026-48743 was published on June 26, 2026.