CVE-2026-28525: SWUpdate Integer Underflow in Multipart Upload Parser

Published Apr 23, 2026
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Updated

SWUpdate contains an integer underflow vulnerability in the multipart upload parser in mongoosemultipart.c that allows unauthenticated attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted HTTP POST request to /upload with a malformed multipart boundary and controlled TCP stream timing. Attackers can trigger an integer underflow in the mghttpmultipartcontinuewaitforchunk() function when the buffer length falls within a specific range, causing an out-of-bounds heap read past the allocated receive buffer to a local IPC socket.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SWUpdate Swupdate
SWUpdate Swupdate<=2025.12

Event History

Apr 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28525?

CVE-2026-28525 has a medium severity rating due to its capability to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28525?

To fix CVE-2026-28525, you should update to the latest version of SWUpdate that addresses this integer underflow vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-28525?

CVE-2026-28525 affects users of SWUpdate who utilize the multipart upload functionality.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-28525 enable?

CVE-2026-28525 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform denial of service attacks through crafted HTTP POST requests.

5

What component is vulnerable in CVE-2026-28525?

CVE-2026-28525 presents an integer underflow vulnerability specifically in the multipart upload parser within mongoose_multipart.c.

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