Micronaut doesn't set a maximum redirect count for its HTTP Client, enabling infinite loop DoS

Date Jul 9, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Maven · io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client
High-risk advisory

Summary

Micronaut doesn't set a maximum redirect count for its HTTP Client, enabling infinite loop DoS

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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