CVE-2024-46242

Description

An issue in the validate_email function in CTFd/utils/validators/__init__.py of CTFd 3.7.3 allows attackers to cause a Regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via supplying a crafted string as e-mail address during registration.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://ctfd.com
https://gist.github.com/salvatore-abello/4f01f3fa54672febc0a492a11a26592c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46242?
CVE-2024-46242 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-46242?
To fix CVE-2024-46242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-46242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-46242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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