Path Traversal Vulnerability in httpdasm Windows HTTP Server
CVE-2010-10012

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Japheth

Status
Httpdasm
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2010-10012?

A path traversal vulnerability in httpdasm version 0.92 allows attackers to exploit the HTTP server, gaining unauthorized access to files outside its intended web root. By crafting specific GET requests with URL-encoded backslashes and directory traversal patterns, attackers can bypass security measures and read sensitive files from the host system. This vulnerability showcases the critical need for robust input validation and access controls to prevent unauthorized file access.

Affected Version(s)

httpdasm Windows 0.92

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2010-10012 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2010-10012 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15861
exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.japheth.de/httpdASM.html
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

John Leitch
.
CVE-2010-10012 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in httpdasm Windows HTTP Server