CVE-2018-3716
CVE-2018-3716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplehttpserver Project Simplehttpserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Simplehttpserver Project Simplehttpserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
simplehttpserver node module suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability to a lack of validation of file names.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3716?
- simplehttpserver node module suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability to a lack of validation of file names.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3716?
- CVE-2018-3716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-3716 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-3716?
- CVE-2018-3716 affects Simplehttpserver Project Simplehttpserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-3716?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-3716 published?
- CVE-2018-3716 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simplehttpserver_project:simplehttpserver:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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- CVE-2018-3787 — High (CVSS 7.5): Path traversal in simplehttpserver <v0.2.1 allows listing any file on the server.
- CVE-2018-16478 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.
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