CVE-2025-9648
A vulnerability in the CivetWeb library's function mg_handle_form_request allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (DoS) condition. By sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request containing a null byte in the payload, the server enters an infinite loop during form data parsing. Multiple malicious requests will result in complete CPU exhaustion and render the service unresponsive to further requests. This issue was fixed in commit 782e189. This issue affects only the library, standalone executable pre-built by vendor is not affected.
Published:Sep 29, 2025
Last Modified:Apr 15, 2026
EPS:Sep 29, 2025
EPSS Score:0.01897
CVSS Score:5.3
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
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Vendor
Civetweb Project
Product
Civetweb
Civetweb Project
Civetweb
Exploits
No exploit reference
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Attack Vector
Network
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Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Scope
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Integrity
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Availability
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