CVE-2018-16478

Description

A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: n/a simplehttpserver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/403703 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16478?
CVE-2018-16478 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16478?
To fix CVE-2018-16478, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-16478 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16478 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16478?
CVE-2018-16478 affects n/a simplehttpserver.
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