How severe is CVE-2026-2359?

CVE-2026-2359 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-2026-2359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2359?

CVE-2026-2359 affects Expressjs Multer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2359?

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-2026-2359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9032.

When was CVE-2026-2359 published?

CVE-2026-2359 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2026-2359

CVE-2026-2359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Expressjs Multer 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% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9032
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Expressjs Multer
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-30

Description

Multer is a node.js middleware for handling `multipart/form-data`. A vulnerability in Multer prior to version 2.1.0 allows an attacker to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) by dropping connection during file upload, potentially causing resource exhaustion. Users should upgrade to version 2.1.0 to receive a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2359?: Multer is a node.js middleware for handling `multipart/form-data`. A vulnerability in Multer prior to version 2.1.0 allows an attacker to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) by dropping connection during file upload, potentially causing resource exhaustion. Users should upgrade to version 2.1.0 to receive a patch. No known workarounds are available.
How severe is CVE-2026-2359?: CVE-2026-2359 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-2026-2359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2359?: CVE-2026-2359 affects Expressjs Multer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2359?: 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-2026-2359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9032.
When was CVE-2026-2359 published?: CVE-2026-2359 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:expressjs:multer:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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