CVE-2018-9117
CVE-2018-9117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wiremock 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: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Wiremock
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WireMock before 2.16.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access local files beyond the application directory via a specially crafted XML request, aka Directory Traversal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9117?
- WireMock before 2.16.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access local files beyond the application directory via a specially crafted XML request, aka Directory Traversal.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9117?
- CVE-2018-9117 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-2018-9117 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9117?
- CVE-2018-9117 affects Wiremock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9117?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-9117 published?
- CVE-2018-9117 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wiremock:wiremock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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