GHSA-477v-w82m-634j is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in github.com/containrrr/shoutrrr. 1 public exploit reference exists, so weaponization risk is real. O3 Security confirms whether GHSA-477v-w82m-634j is actually reachable in your code before you act, and blocks exploitation at runtime until you patch.
Shoutrrr util package DoS via sending 2000, 4000, or 6000 character messages
Real-World Exposure
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Description
The package github.com/containrrr/shoutrrr/pkg/util before 0.6.0 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) via the util.PartitionMessage function. Exploiting this vulnerability is possible by sending exactly 2000, 4000, or 6000 characters messages.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | github.com/containrrr/shoutrrr | all versions | 0.6.0 |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/containrrr/shoutrrr. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update github.com/containrrr/shoutrrr to 0.6.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-477v-w82m-634j is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-477v-w82m-634j is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-477v-w82m-634j. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-477v-w82m-634j in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-477v-w82m-634j across Go dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.