CVE-2024-53299

Apache Wicket: An attacker can intentionally trigger a memory leak

Description

The request handling in the core in Apache Wicket 7.0.0 on any platform allows an attacker to create a DOS via multiple requests to server resources. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 9.19.0 or 10.3.0, which fixes this issue.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Wicket
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/gyp2ht00c62827y0379lxh5dbx3hhho5 mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/22/12 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53299?
CVE-2024-53299 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53299?
To fix CVE-2024-53299, 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-2024-53299 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53299 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-53299?
CVE-2024-53299 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Wicket.
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