Bug 2464452 (CVE-2026-43505)

Summary: CVE-2026-43505 Prosody: mod_proxy65: Prosody: Unauthorized traffic relay via mod_proxy65 access control flaw
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A flaw was found in Prosody, specifically within the mod_proxy65 module when enabled. This vulnerability arises from mod_proxy65 mishandling access control during the activation process. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to relay unauthenticated traffic, potentially leading to unauthorized use of network resources or disruption of service.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-01 15:07:36 UTC
An issue was discovered in Prosody before 0.12.6 and 1.0.0 through 13.0.0 before 13.0.5, when mod_proxy65 is enabled. Because mod_proxy65 mishandles access control in the activation scenario, relaying of unauthenticated traffic can occur.