CVE-2019-5097

Name: CVE-2019-5097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-03T22:15:14.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 45.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5097 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 45.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

45.06%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Embedthis	Goahead	3.6.5
Embedthis	Goahead	4.1.1
Embedthis	Goahead	5.0.1

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0889Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0889Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5097?

How severe is CVE-2019-5097?

CVE-2019-5097 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 45.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5097?

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