CVE-2018-16479
CVE-2018-16479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Http-live-simulator Project Http-live-simulator 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% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Http-live-simulator Project Http-live-simulator
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- Last modified:
Description
Path traversal vulnerability in http-live-simulator <1.0.7 causes unauthorized access to arbitrary files on disk by appending extra slashes after the URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16479?
- Path traversal vulnerability in http-live-simulator <1.0.7 causes unauthorized access to arbitrary files on disk by appending extra slashes after the URL.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16479?
- CVE-2018-16479 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-2018-16479 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16479?
- CVE-2018-16479 affects Http-live-simulator Project Http-live-simulator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16479?
- 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-2018-16479 published?
- CVE-2018-16479 was published on 2019-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:http-live-simulator_project:http-live-simulator:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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