CVE-2024-52303
CVE-2024-52303 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aiohttp 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-772.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3176
- Weakness: CWE-772
- Affected product: Aiohttp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
aiohttp is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. In versions starting with 3.10.6 and prior to 3.10.11, a memory leak can occur when a request produces a MatchInfoError. This was caused by adding an entry to a cache on each request, due to the building of each MatchInfoError producing a unique cache entry. An attacker may be able to exhaust the memory resources of a server by sending a substantial number (100,000s to millions) of such requests. Those who use any middlewares with aiohttp.web should upgrade to version 3.10.11 to receive a patch.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-52303?
- aiohttp is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. In versions starting with 3.10.6 and prior to 3.10.11, a memory leak can occur when a request produces a MatchInfoError. This was caused by adding an entry to a cache on each request, due to the building of each MatchInfoError producing a unique cache entry. An attacker may be able to exhaust the memory resources of a server by sending a substantial number (100,000s to millions) of such requests. Those who use any middlewares with aiohttp.web should upgrade to version 3.10.11 to receive a patch.
- How severe is CVE-2024-52303?
- CVE-2024-52303 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-2024-52303 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-52303?
- CVE-2024-52303 affects Aiohttp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-52303?
- 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-2024-52303 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-52303 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3176.
- When was CVE-2024-52303 published?
- CVE-2024-52303 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/bc15db61615079d1b6327ba42c682f758fa96936
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-27mf-ghqm-j3j8
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:aiohttp:aiohttp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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