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HIGH

CVE-2024-2757

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In PHP 8.3.* before 8.3.5, function mb_encode_mimeheader() runs endlessly for some inputs that contain long strings of non-space characters followed by a space. This could lead to a potential DoS attack if a hostile user sends data to an application that uses this function.

Technical details

Published
2024-04-29

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2757?

In PHP 8.3.* before 8.3.5, function mb_encode_mimeheader() runs endlessly for some inputs that contain long strings of non-space characters followed by a space. This could lead to a potential DoS attack if a hostile user sends data to an application that uses this function.

Is CVE-2024-2757 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2024-2757 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-2757?

CVE-2024-2757 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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