2024-11-19
Platform: Cesanta Mongoose Web Server
Version: 7.14
Vulnerability: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters
Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.1 score: 4.0)
Date: November 18, 2024 (published by Nozomi Networks Inc.)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger an infinite loop on a Mongoose web server by sending a specially crafted request containing unexpected characters. This could potentially crash the server and deny service to legitimate users.
Analytics:
This vulnerability affects Cesanta Mongoose Web Server version 7.14.
It is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability (CWE-140).
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely.
The exploitability is rated as difficult.
A successful exploit could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
It is important to update to a patched version of Mongoose web server as soon as possible.
Recommendations:
Update Cesanta Mongoose Web Server to a version that addresses this vulnerability (if available).
Implement input validation to sanitize user input before processing it.
Monitor web server logs for suspicious activity.
Note: This information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional security advice.
References:
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