CVE-2019-8358
CVE-2019-8358 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hiawatha-webserver Hiawatha with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Hiawatha-webserver Hiawatha
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Hiawatha before 10.8.4, a remote attacker is able to do directory traversal if AllowDotFiles is enabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8358?
- In Hiawatha before 10.8.4, a remote attacker is able to do directory traversal if AllowDotFiles is enabled.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8358?
- CVE-2019-8358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-8358 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-8358?
- CVE-2019-8358 affects Hiawatha-webserver Hiawatha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-8358?
- 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-2019-8358 published?
- CVE-2019-8358 was published on 2019-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hiawatha-webserver:hiawatha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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