CURLOPT_SSLCERT mix-up with Secure Transport
Published Aug 5, 2021 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as CURL-CVE-2021-22926
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
CURLOPT_SSLCERT mix-up with Secure Transport
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QFinch assessment
libcurl-using applications can ask for a specific client certificate to be used in a transfer. This is done with the `CURLOPT_SSLCERT` option (`--cert` with the command line tool).
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- CURL-CVE-2021-22926
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- hackerone.com ↗
- [kafka-dev] 20210831 Security vulnerabilities in kafka:2.13-2.6.0/2.7.0 docker image ↗
- [kafka-users] 20210831 Security vulnerabilities in kafka:2.13-2.6.0/2.7.0 docker image ↗
- [kafka-users] 20210901 Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Security vulnerabilities in kafka:2.13-2.6.0/2.7.0 docker image ↗
- [kafka-dev] 20210901 Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Security vulnerabilities in kafka:2.13-2.6.0/2.7.0 docker image ↗
- www.oracle.com ↗
- security.netapp.com ↗
- www.oracle.com ↗
- security.netapp.com ↗
- cert-portal.siemens.com ↗
- GLSA-202212-01 ↗
- cert-portal.siemens.com ↗
Record history
Published Aug 5, 2021 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026