CVE-2019-5097: embedthis goahead Infinite Loop

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-5097 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Infinite Loop vulnerability in embedthis goahead. EPSS estimates a 45.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-12-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the processing of multi-part/form-data requests in the base GoAhead web server application in versions v5.0.1, v.4.1.1 and v3.6.5. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to an infinite loop in the process. The request can be unauthenticated in the form of GET or POST requests and does not require the requested resource to exist on the server.

• CWE-835Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.