CVE-2018-25193
Mongoose Web Server 6.9 Denial of Service via Socket Connection
Description
Mongoose Web Server 6.9 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to crash the service by establishing multiple socket connections. Attackers can repeatedly create connections to the default port and send malformed data to exhaust server resources and cause service unavailability.
INFO
Published Date :
March 6, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 6, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Mongoose Web Server to a patched version.
- Restrict network access to the web server.
- Implement connection rate limiting.
- Monitor server resource utilization.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2018-25193 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25193.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45819 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mongoose-web-server-denial-of-service-via-socket-connection |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Mongoose Web Server 6.9 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to crash the service by establishing multiple socket connections. Attackers can repeatedly create connections to the default port and send malformed data to exhaust server resources and cause service unavailability. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-1188 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45819 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mongoose-web-server-denial-of-service-via-socket-connection