Is CVE-2019-5097 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5097 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5097 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-5097 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5097?

CVE-2019-5097 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-5097

CWE-835Published: December 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the processing of multi-part/form-data requests in the base GoAhead web server application in versions v5.0.1, v.4.1.1 and v3.6.5. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to an infinite loop in the process. The request can be unauthenticated in the form of GET or POST requests and does not require the requested resource to exist on the server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5097 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.