CVE-2018-16485
CVE-2018-16485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in M-server Project M-server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: M-server Project M-server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of any file in the directory tree e.g. /etc/passwd by appending slashes to the URL request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16485?
- Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of any file in the directory tree e.g. /etc/passwd by appending slashes to the URL request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16485?
- CVE-2018-16485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-16485 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16485?
- CVE-2018-16485 affects M-server Project M-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16485?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16485 published?
- CVE-2018-16485 was published on 2019-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:m-server_project:m-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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