Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the web server in Cogent Real-Time Systems Cogent DataHub before 7.3.0, OPC DataHub before 6.4.22, Cascade DataHub before 6.4.22 on Windows, and DataHub QuickTrend before 7.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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Cogent DataHub HTTP Server Buffer Overflow
exploit/windows/http/cogent_datahub_request_headers_bof
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- ICSA-13-095-01 Cogent Real-Time Systems Vulnerabilities CISA ICS & IT advisories · Jun 6, 2025