# CVE-2026-73257: mongoose: Mongoose is an embedded web server and network library

CVE-2026-73257 is fixed in mongoose on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-73257 (version 7.22+ds-1), released August 21, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-73257
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.1 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.0067
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 20, 2026

## Description

Mongoose is an embedded web server and network library. Priro to version 7.22, a remote unauthenticated attacker can send an HTTP request containing both Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding: chunked. The cl_count and te_count checks in the mg_http_parse() and http_cb() paths in src/http.c accept both headers and prioritize chunked encoding, while a Content-Length-preferring reverse proxy can use a different request boundary. This CL.TE desynchronization can inject requests that access or modify resources in another user context. This issue is fixed in version 7.22.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | mongoose Debian 14 | 7.22+ds-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-73257](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-73257.md) | Aug 21, 2026 |

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