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CVE-2026-77866 Slab CVE debrief
A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in Slab safeurl, affecting versions from 0.1.0 onward. The issue allows an attacker with a validated URL to reach internal network destinations the library is configured to block, due to incomplete IPv4 and IPv6 address matching and blocklist handling. This oversight enables attackers to bypass intended restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or further malicious activities within the network. Defenders should assess their configurations and verify exposure to this vulnerability, especially in allowlist deployments.
- Vendor
- Slab
- Product
- safeurl
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-21
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-21
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Slab safeurl deployments, especially those using allowlists, should assess their configurations and verify exposure to this vulnerability. This includes reviewing inventory records, evaluating the potential impact of the vulnerability on their systems, and taking appropriate remediation steps. Security teams and vulnerability management professionals should prioritize this issue due to its potential for unauthorized access and the
Why it matters
The SSRF vulnerability in Slab safeurl allows attackers to bypass blocked network destinations, potentially leading to unauthorized access. Defenders should verify exposure, assess configurations, and apply patches or compensating controls.
- Verify exposure of safeurl in inventory and assess configurations
- Apply patches or updates for safeurl versions from 0.1.0 onward
- Implement compensating controls, such as stricter network access controls
Technical summary
The SSRF vulnerability in Slab safeurl allows an attacker to bypass blocked network destinations by exploiting incomplete address matching and blocklist handling for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. This issue arises from the library's failure to properly match IPv4 addresses against reserved ranges and blocklists, while IPv6 addresses are not matched against these lists. As a result, attackers can use IPv6 addresses or other evasion techniques to circumvent security controls. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of safeurl in their inventory, assessing configurations, and applying patches or compensating controls as needed.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of safeurl in their inventory, assessing configurations, and applying patches or compensating controls as needed.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify safeurl presence in inventory and assess configurations for potential vulnerabilities
- Apply patches or updates for safeurl versions from 0.1.0 onward
- Implement compensating controls, such as stricter network access controls
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to safeurl
- Review and update inventory records for affected safeurl deployments
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets to ensure thorough remediation
- Document evidence of remediation efforts for future reference
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the SSRF vulnerability in Slab safeurl. However, the corpus lacks specific information on exploitation, impact, or remediation beyond patching. To verify exposure, defenders should review their inventory of safeurl deployments, assess configurations for potential vulnerabilities, and apply patches or compensating controls as needed. The lack of detailed information on exploitation highlights the importance of proactive security measures and thorough vulnerability management.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-77866 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-77866
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-77866 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-77866
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://cna.erlef.org/cves/CVE-2026-77866.html
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/slab/safeurl-elixir/commit/feabbd0a13f83028ab24b71710526e9da9841f70
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/EEF-CVE-2026-77866
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Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.