How severe is CVE-2026-3304?

CVE-2026-3304 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-2026-3304 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-2026-3304?

CVE-2026-3304 affects Expressjs Multer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3304?

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-2026-3304 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-3304 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9033.

When was CVE-2026-3304 published?

CVE-2026-3304 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2026-3304

CVE-2026-3304 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-459.

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-2026-9033
Weakness: CWE-459
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 sending malformed requests, 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-2026-3304?: 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 sending malformed requests, 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-2026-3304?: CVE-2026-3304 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-2026-3304 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-2026-3304?: CVE-2026-3304 affects Expressjs Multer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3304?: 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-2026-3304 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-3304 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9033.
When was CVE-2026-3304 published?: CVE-2026-3304 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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