CVE-2024-41655
CVE-2024-41655 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-624.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2298
- Weakness: CWE-624
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- Last modified:
Description
TF2 Item Format helps users format TF2 items to the community standards. Versions of `tf2-item-format` since at least `4.2.6` and prior to `5.9.14` are vulnerable to a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attack when parsing crafted user input. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to perform DoS attacks on any service that uses any `tf2-item-format` to parse user input. Version `5.9.14` contains a fix for the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-41655?
- TF2 Item Format helps users format TF2 items to the community standards. Versions of `tf2-item-format` since at least `4.2.6` and prior to `5.9.14` are vulnerable to a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attack when parsing crafted user input. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to perform DoS attacks on any service that uses any `tf2-item-format` to parse user input. Version `5.9.14` contains a fix for the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2024-41655?
- CVE-2024-41655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-41655 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-41655?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-41655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-41655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2298.
- When was CVE-2024-41655 published?
- CVE-2024-41655 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/danocmx/node-tf2-item-format/commit/5cffcc16a9261d6a937bda72bfe6830e02e31eec
- https://github.com/danocmx/node-tf2-item-format/releases/tag/v5.9.14
- https://github.com/danocmx/node-tf2-item-format/security/advisories/GHSA-8h55-q5qq-p685
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