CVE-2018-10945

Name: CVE-2018-10945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-19T21:29:00.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10945 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mg_handle_cgi function in mongoose.c in Mongoose 6.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash, or NULL pointer dereference) via an HTTP request, related to the mbuf_insert function.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mg_handle_cgi function in mongoose.c in Mongoose 6.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash, or NULL pointer dereference) via an HTTP request, related to the mbuf_insert function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cesanta	Mongoose	6.11

References

http://blog.hac425.top/2018/05/16/CVE-2018-10945-mongoose.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.hac425.top/2018/05/16/CVE-2018-10945-mongoose.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10945?

How severe is CVE-2018-10945?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10945 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10945?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST