CVE-2024-0695: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in EFS Easy Chat Server 3.1

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-0695 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting easy chat server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 earl

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: easy chat server project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-18 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy chat server project easy chat server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-chat-server || rpm -q easy-chat-server || easy-chat-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-chat-server sudo apt install easy-chat-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold easy-chat-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list easy-chat-server sudo dnf downgrade easy-chat-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-chat-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0695?

easy chat server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0695 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0695 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-2024-0695 affect?

CVE-2024-0695 affects easy chat server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 lead

How urgent is CVE-2024-0695?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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