🛡️ GHSA-387m-935m-c4vw — micronaut-http-client
Description
Micronaut doesn't set a maximum redirect count for its HTTP Client, enabling infinite loop DoS
The Netty-based Micronaut HTTP Client does not impose a limit on HTTP redirections, potentially allowing an infinite redirect loop that could lead to a denial-of-service attack.
Patches
The following versions are patched:
- For Micronaut 5, versions equal or greater than [5.0.1](https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/releases/v5.0.1) >=
- For Micronaut 4, versions equal or greater than [4.10.24](https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/releases/v4.10.24) >=
- For Micronaut 3, versions equal or greater than [3.10.7](https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/releases/v3.10.7) >=
Workarounds
No
Resources
Micronaut 5 Patch: https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/commit/6e88a972718d6e1521c5b3bb7766451798dba4e3
Micronaut 4 Patch: https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/commit/f1dffffec8fb5e3b7e94ae907ce0be3831e499d4
Micronaut 3 Patch: https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/commit/c06a2715ca7f78321bc3ca05f41cca78cd351320
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. No user interaction is required. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity none, availability high.
Affected software
GHSA-387m-935m-c4vw is recorded against 1 package.
- io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client (from 5.0.0-M1 up to 5.0.1)
Timeline and source
Published on 9 July 2026 and last revised on 13 July 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
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Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client | 5.0.0-M1 | 5.0.1 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown GHSA-q6gh-6v2r-hjv3
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