OAuth2::Client#request: Protocol-relative redirect Location overrides authority, leaking bearer Authorization to atta...

Date Jul 28, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product RubyGems ยท oauth2
CVE CVE-2026-54603
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-54603

Summary

OAuth2::Client#request: Protocol-relative redirect Location overrides authority, leaking bearer Authorization to attacker host

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for oauth2. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether oauth2 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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