CVE-2014-2324

CVE-2014-2324 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lighttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in (1) mod_evhost and (2) mod_simple_vhost in lighttpd before 1.4.35 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name, related to request_check_hostname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2324?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in (1) mod_evhost and (2) mod_simple_vhost in lighttpd before 1.4.35 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name, related to request_check_hostname.
How severe is CVE-2014-2324?
CVE-2014-2324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2324 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2324?
CVE-2014-2324 primarily affects Lighttpd. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2324?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2324 published?
CVE-2014-2324 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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