CVE-2024-42385

Name: CVE-2024-42385
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-18T10:15:07.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42385 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to trigger an out-of-bound memory write if the PEM certificate contains unexpected characters.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to trigger an out-of-bound memory write if the PEM certificate contains unexpected characters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-140

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cesanta	Mongoose	<= 7.14

References

https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2024-42385Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42385?

Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to trigger an out-of-bound memory write if the PEM certificate contains unexpected characters.

How severe is CVE-2024-42385?

CVE-2024-42385 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42385?

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