CVE-2024-0695 EFS Easy Chat Server HTTP GET Request denial of service

Medium 4.3 Published 18 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in EFS Easy Chat Server by manipulating the USERNAME argument in HTTP GET requests.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-0695?

CVE-2024-0695 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in EFS Easy Chat Server, published on 18 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in EFS Easy Chat Server 3.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument USERNAME leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251480. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-404

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0695?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easy Chat Server Project Easy Chat Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0695?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0695 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2024-0695 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0695 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2h63-m6jf-2cm7.