CVE-2018-16478 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: What is CVE-2018-16478?

CVE-2018-16478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-16478?

CVE-2018-16478 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16478?

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

Vulnerability Description

A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplehttpserver Project	Simplehttpserver	<= 0.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/403703Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/403703Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16478?

CVE-2018-16478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.

How severe is CVE-2018-16478?

CVE-2018-16478 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16478?

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