CVE-2017-16097
CVE-2017-16097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tiny-http Project Tiny-http with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Tiny-http Project Tiny-http
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
tiny-http is a simple http server. tiny-http is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16097?
- tiny-http is a simple http server. tiny-http is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16097?
- CVE-2017-16097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-16097 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16097?
- CVE-2017-16097 affects Tiny-http Project Tiny-http. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16097?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-16097 published?
- CVE-2017-16097 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/blob/master/directory-traversal/tiny-http
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/342
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tiny-http_project:tiny-http:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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