CVE-2023-25578: Starlite is an Asynchronous Server Gateway Interface (ASGI) framework

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-25578?

starlite: upgrade to 1.51.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-25578 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-25578 affect?

CVE-2023-25578 affects starlite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Starlite is an Asynchronous Server Gateway Interface (ASGI) framework. Prior to version 1.5.2, the request body parsing in `starlite` allows a potentially unauthenticated attacker to consume a large amount of CPU time and RAM. The multipart

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-25578?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-25578 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting starlite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Starlite is an Asynchronous Server Gateway Interface (ASGI) framework. Prior to version 1.5.2, the request body parsing in `starlite` allows a potentially unauthenticated attacker to consume a large amount of CPU time and RAM. The multipart body parser processes an unlimited number of file parts and an unlimited number of field parts. This is a remote, potentially unauthenticated Denial of Service vulnerability. This vulnerability affects applica

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2023-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: starliteproject

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-15 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

starliteproject starlite UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.51.2

Fixed in: 1.51.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy starlite || rpm -q starlite || starlite --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.51.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade starlite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade starlite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-25578?

starlite: upgrade to 1.51.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25578 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-25578 affect?

CVE-2023-25578 affects starlite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Starlite is an Asynchronous Server Gateway Interface (ASGI) framework. Prior to version 1.5.2, the request body parsing in `starlite` allows a potentially unauthenticated attacker to consume a large amount of CPU time and RAM. The multipart

How urgent is CVE-2023-25578?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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