CVE-2023-50965
CVE-2023-50965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Starnight Micro Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Starnight Micro Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In MicroHttpServer (aka Micro HTTP Server) through 4398570, _ReadStaticFiles in lib/middleware.c allows a stack-based buffer overflow and potentially remote code execution via a long URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50965?
- In MicroHttpServer (aka Micro HTTP Server) through 4398570, _ReadStaticFiles in lib/middleware.c allows a stack-based buffer overflow and potentially remote code execution via a long URI.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50965?
- CVE-2023-50965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-50965 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-50965?
- CVE-2023-50965 affects Starnight Micro Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-50965?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-50965 published?
- CVE-2023-50965 was published on 2023-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/starnight/MicroHttpServer/issues/5
- https://github.com/starnight/MicroHttpServer/tree/43985708ef5fe7677392c54e229bd22e136c2665
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:starnight:micro_http_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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