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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-16029

hostr is a simple web server that serves up the contents of the current directory. There is a directory traversal vulnerability in hostr 2.3.5 and earlier that allows an attacker to read files outside...

Vulnerability Description

hostr is a simple web server that serves up the contents of the current directory. There is a directory traversal vulnerability in hostr 2.3.5 and earlier that allows an attacker to read files outside the current directory by sending `../` in the url path for GET requests.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Hostr ProjectHostr<= 2.3.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16029?

CVE-2017-16029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). hostr is a simple web server that serves up the contents of the current directory. There is a directory traversal vulnerability in hostr 2.3.5 and earlier that allows an attacker to read files outside...

How severe is CVE-2017-16029?

CVE-2017-16029 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16029?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hostr Project Hostr.