CVE-2024-10912: A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the file upload feature of lm-sys/fastchat version 0.2.36

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-10912 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fastchat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the file upload feature of lm-sys/fastchat version 0.2.36. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of form-data with a large filename in the file upload request. An attacker can exploit this by sending a payload with an excessively large filename, causing the server to become overwhelmed and unavailable to legitimate users.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: lm-sys

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lm-sys fastchat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.36

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.36

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.36 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fastchat sudo apt install fastchat=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.36> sudo apt-mark hold fastchat

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

dnf --showduplicates list fastchat sudo dnf downgrade fastchat-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.36> sudo dnf versionlock add fastchat

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10912?

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

Is CVE-2024-10912 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10912 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-2024-10912 affect?

CVE-2024-10912 affects fastchat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the file upload feature of lm-sys/fastchat version 0.2.36. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of form-data with a large filename in the file upload request. An attacker can exploi

How urgent is CVE-2024-10912?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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