CVE-2024-23826

CVE-2024-23826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Se.math.spbu Spbu Se Site with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-770.

Key facts

Description

spbu_se_site is the website of the Department of System Programming of St. Petersburg State University. Before 2024.01.29, when uploading an avatar image, an authenticated user may intentionally use a large Unicode filename which would lead to a server-side denial of service under Windows. This is due to no limitation of the length of the filename and the costly use of the Unicode normalization with the form NFKD on Windows OS. This vulnerability was fixed in the 2024.01.29 release.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23826?
spbu_se_site is the website of the Department of System Programming of St. Petersburg State University. Before 2024.01.29, when uploading an avatar image, an authenticated user may intentionally use a large Unicode filename which would lead to a server-side denial of service under Windows. This is due to no limitation of the length of the filename and the costly use of the Unicode normalization with the form NFKD on Windows OS. This vulnerability was fixed in the 2024.01.29 release.
How severe is CVE-2024-23826?
CVE-2024-23826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23826 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23826?
CVE-2024-23826 affects Se.math.spbu Spbu Se Site. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23826?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23826 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-23826 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21273.
When was CVE-2024-23826 published?
CVE-2024-23826 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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