CVE-2024-42392

Name: CVE-2024-42392
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-18T10:15:08.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42392 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to trigger an infinite loop bug if the input string contains unexpected characters.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% 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 infinite loop bug if the input string contains unexpected characters.

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

0.21%

11.6th 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-2024-42392Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42392?

Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to trigger an infinite loop bug if the input string contains unexpected characters.

How severe is CVE-2024-42392?

CVE-2024-42392 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42392?

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