# CVE-2026-107715: ruby-mechanize: The Mechanize library is used for automating interaction with websites

CVE-2026-107715 is fixed in ruby-mechanize on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-107715 (version 2.14.1-1), released October 9, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-107715
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.8 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0050
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 8, 2026

## Description

The Mechanize library is used for automating interaction with websites. Prior to 2.14.1, Mechanize sends caller-supplied credential headers to a different host after an HTTP redirect. Mechanize#request_headers= is reapplied by Mechanize::HTTP::Agent#request_add_headers even after Mechanize::HTTP::Agent#response_redirect strips per-request headers, and the protected header lists omit Proxy-Authorization and Cookie2. An attacker who controls a redirect target can capture bearer tokens or session cookies supplied through request_headers= or the per-request headers argument, while Mechanize#cookie_jar and Mechanize::HTTP::AuthStore are not affected. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.1.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ruby-mechanize Debian 14 | 2.14.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-107715](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-107715.md) | Oct 9, 2026 |

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