CVE-2018-16478
CVE-2018-16478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplehttpserver Project Simplehttpserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Simplehttpserver Project Simplehttpserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16478?
- A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16478?
- CVE-2018-16478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-16478 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16478?
- CVE-2018-16478 affects Simplehttpserver Project Simplehttpserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16478?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16478 published?
- CVE-2018-16478 was published on 2018-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simplehttpserver_project:simplehttpserver:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Simplehttpserver Project Simplehttpserver
- CVE-2018-3787 — High (CVSS 7.5): Path traversal in simplehttpserver <v0.2.1 allows listing any file on the server.
- CVE-2018-3716 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): simplehttpserver node module suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability to a lack of validation of file names.
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