CVE-2019-25043
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.22%
Last modified
CVE-2019-25043 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ModSecurity 3.x before 3.0.4 mishandles key-value pair parsing, as demonstrated by a "string index out of range" error and worker-process crash for a "Cookie: =abc" header.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ModSecurity 3.x before 3.0.4 mishandles key-value pair parsing, as demonstrated by a "string index out of range" error and worker-process crash for a "Cookie: =abc" header.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Owasp | Modsecurity | >= 3.0.0, < 3.0.4 |
References
- https://github.com/SpiderLabs/ModSecurity/issues/2566Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/SpiderLabs/ModSecurity/issues/2566Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-25043?
ModSecurity 3.x before 3.0.4 mishandles key-value pair parsing, as demonstrated by a "string index out of range" error and worker-process crash for a "Cookie: =abc" header.
How severe is CVE-2019-25043?
CVE-2019-25043 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25043?
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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