CVE-2019-5096 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the processing of multi-part/form-data requests within 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 a use-after-free condition during the processing of this request that can be used to corrupt heap structures that could lead to full code execution. 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Embedthis	Goahead	3.6.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0888ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0888ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-5096?

CVE-2019-5096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the processing of multi-part/form-data requests within the base GoAhead web server application in versions v5.0.1, v.4.1.1 and v3.6.5. A specially...

How severe is CVE-2019-5096?

CVE-2019-5096 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5096?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Embedthis Goahead.